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South Asia emerging as fastest rising box shipping hub

Propelled by dynamic economies, big investment in port infrastructure, and rising transshipments, South Asia is expected to continue its impressive container shipping growth even…

July 6, 2016
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Port of Tanjung Pelepas unveils $2.1B expansion plan to double capacity by 2030

Malaysia’s Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Johor will invest more than MYR8.6 billion (US$2.1 billion) in new berths and equipment over the next…

July 6, 2016
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Ex-Pagcor counsel is new PPA general manager

Atty. Jay Daniel R. Santiago has been appointed general manager of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The former general counsel of the Philippine Amusement…

July 4, 2016
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Manila North Harbor operator seeks PPA reversal of ruling on foreign cargo handling

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) is asking the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to issue a new ruling allowing the company to handle foreign…

July 4, 2016
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Incheon Port goes on 24-hour operations

South Korea’s Incheon Port began providing 24/7 service on July 1 with an initial 37 companies joining the program, Incheon Port Authority (IPA) announced.…

July 4, 2016
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CIAC supports transport chief’s plan to simultaneously develop Clark, NAIA

The Clark International Airport Corporation (CIAC) supports Transportation Secretary Atty. Arthur Tugade and his plan to further develop both Clark International Airport (CRK) and…

July 4, 2016
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IT in Logistics

LSPs Need to Bridge Technology Gap in the Business

Supply chain companies view their logistics service providers (LSPs) as a tactical partner who can add value to their business via technology. The value…

July 4, 2016
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DHL introduces multimodal services connecting Asia, Europe, North Africa

Two new multimodal services via its Duisburg, Germany hub have been launched by DHL Freight, as it is now further expanding its multimodal network…

July 4, 2016
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Asia-Europe volumes to rebound with 3.9% growth, but risks remain, says research

Container traffic on the headhaul Asia-Europe lane seems to be recovering, and forecasts for 2016 have turned positive following negative growth posted in 2015,…

July 4, 2016
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Carriers set 6-month high in service reliability in May

Ocean carriers achieved a six-month high for liner service reliability in May, according to Carrier Performance Insight, the online schedule reliability tool provided by…

July 4, 2016
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Ports/Terminals

Bill seeks Duterte emergency powers over metro traffic crisis

Philippine Senate president Franklin Drilon has filed a bill in the 17th Congress that proposes to grant President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers he has…

July 2, 2016
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PH logistics performance standing drops in latest WB survey

The Philippines’ ranking in the World Bank (WB) Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2016 has declined further, falling 14 places to 71st place out of…

July 2, 2016
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PPA tells shippers on VGM rule: Compliance shouldn’t be so hard

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) assured shippers and exporters there is no need to worry about the implementation of the International Convention for the…

July 2, 2016
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Big changes in store at PH transport agency

There will be massive changes at the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) during the first 100 days of new Transportation Secretary Atty Arthur…

July 2, 2016
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Trade pacts can support Malaysia’s aspirations for high-income status, World Bank says

The implementation of new regional trade agreements can help Malaysia undertake key economic reforms—particularly in four major areas—needed to accelerate the country’s transition to…

July 2, 2016
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Singapore industrial production up 0.9% in May

The manufacturing output of Singapore increased 0.9% in May 2016 year-on-year on strong growth of the biomedical manufacturing cluster. Excluding biomedical manufacturing, output fell…

July 2, 2016
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Top air cargo forwarders still dominated global markets in 2015

The air cargo industry is predicted to experience increased integration as global market share continues to be concentrated in the hands of a few,…

July 2, 2016
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PPA’s Raul Santos retires

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) officer-in-charge (OIC) and assistant general manager for Operations Raul Santos retired on June 29. Santos, who was named OIC early…

June 30, 2016
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De Lima steps down as PEZA chief after 21 years

Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Director General Lilia B. De Lima has announced her retirement as head of the country’s premier investment promotion agency…

June 30, 2016
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PH shipping lines unfurl industry wish list

Streamlined registration, restored incentives, modernized ports—these are among key entries on the wish list the Philippine domestic shipping sector has for the incoming administration,…

June 30, 2016
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The Latest

South Asia emerging as fastest rising box shipping hub

Port of Tanjung Pelepas unveils $2.1B expansion plan to double capacity by 2030

Ex-Pagcor counsel is new PPA general manager

Manila North Harbor operator seeks PPA reversal of ruling on foreign cargo handling

Incheon Port goes on 24-hour operations

CIAC supports transport chief’s plan to simultaneously develop Clark, NAIA

LSPs Need to Bridge Technology Gap in the Business

DHL introduces multimodal services connecting Asia, Europe, North Africa

Asia-Europe volumes to rebound with 3.9% growth, but risks remain, says research

Carriers set 6-month high in service reliability in May

Bill seeks Duterte emergency powers over metro traffic crisis

PH logistics performance standing drops in latest WB survey

PPA tells shippers on VGM rule: Compliance shouldn’t be so hard

Big changes in store at PH transport agency

Trade pacts can support Malaysia’s aspirations for high-income status, World Bank says

Singapore industrial production up 0.9% in May

Top air cargo forwarders still dominated global markets in 2015

PPA’s Raul Santos retires

De Lima steps down as PEZA chief after 21 years

PH shipping lines unfurl industry wish list

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday

DOTr places P367B order for MM subway train cars

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday