PH traffic congestion requires nothing short of comprehensive solution

ALL sectors should hammer out a rationalized, integrated plan to solve traffic congestion in Metro Manila aggravated by a truck ban, according to the…

ICTSI sees strong long-term promise of Indonesia, Pakistan assets

LISTED global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is eyeing Southeast Asian countries, especially Indonesia, as priority prospects in pursuing business expansion…

Maritime expert seeks to sow seeds of industry reform in PH

High hopes and a positive eye for the maritime industry – that’s what the new Philippine Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) administrator has geared himself…

Tiger eyes 7% share of cargo in P5B revenue target

LOW-COST carrier Tiger Airways Philippines expects its air cargo business to contribute about 7% of its P5 billion forecast sales for this year as…

PH box liners upbeat about second half

Philippine shipping lines may not be forthcoming with operational numbers ­– which to all but a couple of listed companies seem to be closely…

Strong economic growth anchors PH ports

ROBUST Philippine economic growth in the first quarter that exceeded expectations boosted performance of the country’s port operators as they continued to defy uncertainties…

Namsung Shipping upbeat on PH market despite low volume

KOREA-BASED Namsung Shipping Co. Ltd. is optimistic of the Philippine market, but admits freight volume in the country i still low. “At this moment,…

Big improvements in Manila North Harbor productivity seen this year

MANILA North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) is in full swing in its development program for North Harbor, according to MNHPI chief executive Richard Barclay.…

MNHPI brings international flair to Manila North Harbor passenger terminal

A NEW passenger terminal complex undergoing finishing touches at the North Harbor in the Philippine capital Manila aptly showcases the Manila North Harbour Port…

At 25, Asialink Cargo looks to bluer skies after 2012 turbulence

AS airfreight forwarder Asialink Cargo Phils. Inc. marked its 25th anniversary on April 15, the Filipino logistics company could only look back with relief…

SEAIR mulls IPO to build up fleet for network expansion

Philippine-based low-cost carrier Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAIR)/Tiger Airways is considering an initial public offering to raise funds for leasing more aircraft as it builds…

SEAIR rides PH economy’s strength to launch air cargo service

THE Philippine economy is astir, perhaps at a rate even more vibrant than what economists have forecast, according to executives of local budget carrier…

PH government projects 2013 bullish economic performance

Improved business and consumer confidence particularly in the last quarter of 2012 is expected to help drive Philippine growth from 6% to 7% this…

Logistics business seen thriving with growth in PH economy

Manufacturing growth in the Philippines will drive higher demand for logistics services, according to former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Dr Cayetano W. Paderanga, Jr who…

Wanted: Visionary to steer PH maritime industry

The Philippine maritime industry needs no less than a visionary with strong political will to institute necessary and long-needed changes in the sector. This…

Mercury Freight going strong at 25

Manila-based Mercury Freight International, Inc began when its founder Bayani Coching left his cushy corporate job to take a business risk that could jeopardize…

Q&A with AON: Leveraging the power of networking

PortCalls Asia is running the first of a series of Q&As with major shipping, transportation, and logistics industry players to find out more about…