A new DHL trend report forecasts the widespread adoption of the digital twin concept in logistics in the near future, a development expected to…
DHL report foresees widespread uptake of digital twins in logistics
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Drewry revises port traffic forecast, citing ‘existential fears’
Global shipping consultancy Drewry has downgraded its forecast for global port throughput growth in 2019 to 3.0%, totaling 806 million TEUs, from its previous…
PH fuel marking program implementing rules issued
The Philippine government has finally released implementing guidelines for the fuel marking program designed to curb oil smuggling and plug revenue losses arising from…
Rice tariff collection hits P5.9B; Subic contributes biggest share
The Philippine government has so far collected P5.9 billion in tariffs from 1.43 million metric tons (MT) of rice stocks imported by private traders,…
BOC reaffirms order on non-entry of empties in Manila ports without special permit
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a reminder that empty containers without a special permit to load (SPTL) may not enter the ports…
DTI pushes MSMEs to seize opportunities in $2.6T Halal mart
The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is encouraging micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to produce more products for and expand into…
SCMAP teams up with PwC for survey on PH supply chain needs
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) has partnered with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) for a survey to assess the state of the Philippine…
Beijing’s new int’l airport finishes construction on schedule
Construction of Beijing Daxing International Airport has been completed as scheduled, with more than 60 airlines planning to operate from the hub when it…
BOC take measures to resolve errors found by COA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has already undertaken measures to comply with recommendations in the Commission on Audit’s (COA) 2018 audit report. BOC Internal…
PH manufacturing continues downtrend in May
The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded decreases in both volume and value in May 2019, its sixth month in a row of decline, according to…
BOC stands firm on legality of collecting additional tariff on deboned meat
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) maintained its position that the retroactive collection of additional 35% tariff on imported mechanically deboned meat (MDM) is legal.…
Honasan finally takes oath as DICT secretary
Former Senator Gregorio Honasan II has been sworn in as the new secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). Honasan took…
DPWH open to new extension of anti-overloading moratorium
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is amenable to extending once again the moratorium on the enforcement of the anti-overloading policy for…
CCBI questions ‘confusing’ rebooted green lane
The Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI) is requesting the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to review implementation of the reactivated green lane under the…
PH 5-year export development plan gets green light
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the new five year development plan to boost the country’s export growth and facilitate the flow of trade. The…
PH’s June factory output rises slightly due to stockpiling
The Philippine manufacturing index rose slightly to 51.3 in June from 51.2 in May, according to the latest Nikkei Philippines Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index…
Clark posts half-year record with over 2M passengers served
Clark International Airport (CRK) is expected to hit the 4-million passenger mark by yearend as the North Luzon gateway has already handled more than…
Hyundai Merchant Marine to join THE Alliance
South Korean container shipping liner Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) is joining THE Alliance as a full member, a good development for the leading Korean…
AsPac is one of biggest air cargo losers in May—WorldACD
Air cargo volume continued its negative trend going into May, declining 5% year-on-year in terms of total chargeable weight, with Asia-Pacific registering one of…
Marina: PH IMO 2020 roadmap ready for public review
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is finalizing the roadmap for the Philippines’ implementation of the global 0.50% sulfur cap on marine fuel oil, the…
