Soft air passenger demand marks start of peak travel period
Global passenger demand growth slowed in July, a soft start to the peak travel period, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Total…
BOC sets rules for operation of customs facilities
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued guidelines on the establishment, operation, supervision, and control of customs facilities and warehouses (CFWs). Customs Administrative Order…
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is giving stakeholders until September 9 to comment on its proposal adopting a uniform cargo-handling tariff in all port…
Report tackles implications of warehouse automation for supply chain
Warehouse automation is the innovation that could most significantly affect the transport, logistics and supply chain industry, according to new research from Transport Intelligence…
Air freight volume contracted 4.2% in July year-over-year, marking one of the smaller decreases since January and posting a growth of 5.1% month-over-month, according…
Thai Customs to adopt logistics blockchain technology TradeLens
The Customs Department of Thailand will use the logistics blockchain platform TradeLens jointly developed by IBM and Maersk to streamline procedures and to track…
Asian airlines see 7.7% fall in air cargo demand in July
International air passenger demand continued to grow moderately in July, supported by business and leisure travel. However, falling exports and a worsening trade outlook…
OOCL volumes expand 3.2%, revenue grows 6.5% in H1
Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL) said its container transport and logistics business reported EBIT of US$153 million for the first half of 2019, a…
Air passenger growth moderates; downturn in air freight continues in first half
Global passenger traffic moderated in the first half of 2019, while the air freight industry, including in the Asia-Pacific region, continued to experience downturn…
Capacity, investment crunch in Asia’s airports needs to be addressed—ACI
Airports Council International (ACI) is calling for an increase in capacity and investment in airports in Asia-Pacific to enhance the socioeconomic benefits aviation provides…
Yang Ming reports loss in first half despite volume, revenue growth
Taiwan-based ocean shipping company Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation reported net losses for the second quarter and first half of the year but added…
Global transport and logistics company DSV A/S said it completed the acquisition of Panalpina Welttransport (Holding) AG on August 19. Swiss-based logistics firm Panalpina…
Maersk reports strong gains in Q2, reaffirms 2019 forecast
Danish shipping and logistics group A.P. Moller-Maersk said it made “solid progress” in the second quarter by delivering profit above expectations, and reaffirmed its…
BOC issues rules on lodgement of consumption goods declaration
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has unveiled uniform guidelines for the lodging and processing of consumption goods declaration at all ports. Customs Memorandum Order…
Cebu Pacific’s first dedicated freighter starts service on Sept 4
Cebu Pacific aims to significantly enhance its position in the air cargo industry as it formally launched its first dedicated cargo aircraft—an ATR 72-500—which…
AISL prepares for IMO 2020, notes cost implications
Members of the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) are gearing up for enforcement of an international regulation cutting sulphur content on marine fuel…
