Treaty tackling problem of unruly passengers set to come into force
The Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14)—the agreement that enhances the capacity of states to curb the rising incidence of unruly behavior on board aircraft—will come…
Diverse emissions rules in cities sowing confusion among truckers
Truck operators are navigating an increasingly complex and confusing regulatory environment as political momentum to address air pollution in cities gathers pace, says a…
China has announced the completed merger of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) and China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC) on November 26. The reorganized…
Air passenger market stabilizes, freight sector continues difficult run
The effects of the economic slowdown and trade wars on the air passenger and freight markets, particularly those in Asia-Pacific, are apparent as 2019…
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has confirmed the successful processing of the very first electronic version of the ATA Carnet, marking a major…
AAPA issues six resolutions for gov’t action amid multiple operational challenges
Saying the industry has entered a challenging, even threatening phase, leaders of Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) member carriers have released a six-point…
DHL Express bares new strategy, EUR1-B annual investment plan
International express service leader DHL Express plans to invest more than EUR1 billion annually in technology and infrastructure as part of its newly unveiled…
SG’s Changi airport, air cargo sector pursue certification in handling perishables
Changi Airport and the Singapore air cargo community plan to acquire certification in handling perishable cargo, which will make it the first community in…
Combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic figures for October 2019 showed decreases in the number of passengers carried and the amount of cargo…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is looking at revising rules on sea freight forwarding, including imposing higher paid-up capital requirement for some…
BOC: NVVS value a ‘reference’, not replacement for transaction value
There is no order instructing customs appraisers to favor value in the National Value Verification System (NVVS) over the transaction value, according to an…
IMO bares latest progress in meeting ship emissions targets
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced that its working group has made significant progress in helping shipping meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets,…
ASEAN transport execs sign air accords supporting market connectivity, integration
Transport ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded and signed two air transport agreements and adopted transportation protocols during a series…
Ti report identifies top 5 threats to supply chains
External threats to supply chains have received considerable attention following well-publicized natural disasters, terrorist action, piracy and cyber attacks. A new report by Transport…
Despite lower container demand, A.P. Moller-Maersk reported improved profitability across the business in the third quarter, while Hapag-Lloyd achieved good results in the first…
Around 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of static cargo space has been added at Manila South Harbor following completion of the expansion of Container…
AISL: foreign carriers ready to comply with IMO 2020
Members of the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) are ready for the strict enforcement next year of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global…
