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APEC: integrate services to improve manufacturing supply chains
Improving and expanding the role of backbone services in global manufacturing supply chains can sharpen the competitive edge of Asia-Pacific economies, according to a…
Asia’s air cargo traffic registers solid growth
Airfreight carriers in the Asia-Pacific region saw a marked improvement in volume growth in January as cargo traffic worldwide became brisker compared to a…
N. Ecija rice millers suffer Manila truck ban backlash
Last week’s standoff between the trucking industry and the government of Manila over City Hall’s imposition of a daytime truck ban has had an…
PH haulers to jack up rates after failing to stop Manila daytime truck ban
PHILIPPINE truckers will be increasing their rates as a consequence of the longer truck turnaround and waiting time arising from the Manila truck ban.…
PH importers, brokers caught in accreditation transition get automatic extension
All Philippine importers and customs brokers with I-CARE (Interim Customs Accreditation Registration Unit) accreditation that will expire between March 1 and May 31 this…
PH domestic carriers post 12.4% increase in 2013 air cargo volume
Eight of the Philippines’ domestic airlines posted sound cargo results in 2013, airlifting 229.986 million kilograms of cargoes, an increase of 12.39% from the…
PH cold chain operators eye expansion in Caraga region
The Caraga region in northeastern Mindanao in the Philippines offers myriad opportunities for cold chain operators, especially after the recent launch of the four-year…
PSB mulls automatic PISFA membership for forwarders
The Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) is holding consultations on a Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) proposal for automatic PISFA membership of PSB-accredited forwarders.…
BOC collections up 5% in 2013 but still short of target
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) generated P304.5 billion in revenues for 2013, up 5.1% or P14.67 billion over the P289.9 billion collected in…
Feb 2014 A Milestone Month
Based on the latest indicators, the total number of e2m AEDS electronic export declarations lodged during February 2014 remain at the 12,000 to 13,000…
MOL introduces China-Vietnam/Thailand services
MOL Liner Ltd (MOL) will bolster its intra-Asia connections by launching two services called CVT and CVT2 which will link China to Vietnam and…
NYK joins Japan-SEA loops, OOCL hikes SEA-Australia rates
Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is joining two new intra-Asia services to strengthen its regional network. The Japanese box carrier said it will participate in…
Ceva reports 57% growth in Q4 earnings
Dutch freight forwarder Ceva said results in the fourth quarter of 2013 demonstrated its continuing business recovery with EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,…
APEC bares infrastructure investment plan
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) will enhance connectivity among its member-economies with a new infrastructure development plan that will remove impediments to cross-border…
APEC creating roadmap to hasten free trade area
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation needs to explore new models of development, seek new sources of growth, and make bolder moves to hasten integration…
HK airfreight carriers push for greater open-city status
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair lauded the budget strategy set out by the Hong Kong government highlighting the importance of strengthening the state’s competitiveness as…
Carriers fortify SE Asia connections
Hapag-Lloyd is boosting its intra-Asia service network with weekly sailings between east and southeast Asia. The new Japan-Singapore-Jakarta (JSJ) service will be launched on…
Confusion over Manila truck ban; Customs extends operations
Trucking holiday ends; Customs reports P490M loss The Manila truck ban policy is causing much confusion, with many transport stakeholders still not exactly clear…
ICTSI extends contract to operate Tacloban Port
Port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has agreed to extend its contract to operate Tacloban Port for another six months while oil…
