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Fire destroys customs warehouse in Manila port area
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Asia reacts to US withdrawal from Paris accord
Singapore reiterated its strong support for the Paris Agreement while Japan expressed regret over the U.S.’s announcement of its intention to withdraw from the…
Pag-IBIG, DHL Express tie up for discounted shipping rates
Participating DHL Express Phils-owned service points and WExpress branches nationwide are offering Pag-IBIG Loyalty Card members an automatic 10% discount on published rates for both document…
Int’l cooperation can effectively address globalization ‘downsides’—report
Globalization has failed to create a level playing field in trade, investment, and corporate behavior, contributing to a backlash against economic openness in many…
BOC suspends accreditation of importer, broker in P6.4B shabu haul
The Philippine Bureau of Customs on Tuesday suspended the accreditation of the importer and customs broker involved in the shipment of what turned out to be 605…
Fuel marking in PH eyed in 2018
A mandatory fuel marking system may be implemented in the Philippines by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) by early next year to curb smuggling…
Ex-Asia air cargo volume continues to impress
On the heels of the best air cargo performance by carriers in March since the 2008-2009 crisis, worldwide volume moderated in April, but with…
PH shipping lines start using safe transit corridor
Philippine domestic shipping lines welcomed the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) implementation of a recommended transit corridor (RTC) in Moro Gulf and Basilan Strait. The…
PH transport department initiates livestream coverage of biddings
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) is now allowing the public to view its bidding and procurement activities via live online streaming in a…
Cebu Pacific increases flights between Mindanao and Visayas
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific Air is adding five new routes to its inter-regional network come July, connecting more islands in Mindanao, Visayas, and the…
Coast Guard secures Iligan port amid Marawi clashes
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has taken over port security in Iligan City in southern Philippines since May 26 to prevent members of militant…
LRT Line 2 East Extension Project gets formal kick-off
Travel time from Recto in Manila to Masinag in Antipolo will soon be reduced to 40 minutes from the usual three hours or more…
Mercury Freight celebrates three decades in forwarding business
Mercury Freight International, Inc. (MFII), a leading total logistics solutions provider in the Philippines, expects continued healthy growth for its local and international operations…
Singapore, HK air cargo demand accelerates
The airports of Singapore and Hong Kong both reported growth in air cargo and passenger traffic for April. Singapore Changi Airport said cargo shipments…
Airports report vibrant traffic in the first quarter
Improvements in business confidence, economic outlook, and global trade have helped revive air freight volumes in the first quarter of 2017, according to the…
China’s single window fully implemented within the year
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) said it is working with other government authorities and local governments to fully implement the single…
Royal Cargo expands logistics portfolio, enters domestic shipping
Philippine-based specialized logistics solutions provider Royal Cargo, Inc. is spending US$40 million or almost P2 billion this year to fund the expansion of its…
The Renewal of Iloilo
Your first impressions of Iloilo would depend on how you get there. Most likely you’re flying in, which means you’ll touch down at the…
Triggering Business Growth With a Logistics ERP
While we work on strategies to grow our business, it is important not to overlook technology. Logistics companies are usually involved in diverse activities…
Latest 1-Stop technology interconnects container logistics
Freight and logistics solutions firm 1-Stop Connections Pty Ltd has created a technology that coordinates container movements across the supply chain, effectively cutting down…
