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P289B in Japanese investments to boost PH manufacturing—DTI

The recently signed agreements on Japanese investments in the Philippines will fuel the country’s manufacturing resurgence, according to Trade and Industry Secretary Ramon Lopez.…

June 1, 2019
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DOTr pre-bid conference for Bulacan airport challengers moved to June 20

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has moved again the pre-bid conference on the Swiss bidding challenge to San Miguel Holdings Corp’s (SMHC) unsolicited proposal…

June 1, 2019
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Chelsea subsidiary partners with Japanese firm for fleet upgrade

Kumiai Senpaku Co. Ltd., one of the largest independent shipping companies in Japan, has agreed to finance the construction and acquisition of a passenger…

June 1, 2019
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BOC insists it auctioned off only tapioca starch, not shabu

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said that what it auctioned off last month was a shipment of tapioca starch and not methamphetamine hydrochloride (locally…

May 31, 2019
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Manila ships 69 containers of garbage back to Canada

The vessel carrying all 69 containers of Canadian waste finally left the Philippines for Canada on the morning of May 31, according to the…

May 31, 2019
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Truckers’ registration at BOC on hold; goods lodgement declaration order moved to June 15

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has placed on hold its order requiring the registration of all truckers carrying import and export goods. At the…

May 31, 2019
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Digital forwarders carve gains in global forwarding market: report

Tech-enabled forwarders are rapidly gaining traction in a global forwarding market characterized by uneven change, with nearly half of shippers saying they have used…

May 31, 2019
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Air cargo demand continues negative trend; passenger traffic posts solid growth

Global air freight markets in April continued the negative trend in year-on-year demand that began in January, while the global passenger sector saw solid…

May 29, 2019
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BOC policy on trucker registration, shorter goods lodgement declaration period in force by June 1

Starting June 1, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will implement the reduced period for lodging goods declaration and new guidelines on registration of truckers,…

May 29, 2019
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ICTSI investment stake in Iloilo port projects raised to P8.7B

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has increased to P8.7 billion its estimated investment cost for its unsolicited proposal to modernize and develop the…

May 29, 2019
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BOC tests new system ensuring transparency of alert orders

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) eyes pilot testing by June 15 of an electronic system that promotes transparency and accountability among customs personnel involved…

May 29, 2019
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CMA CGM and MSC join Maersk’s blockchain-enabled shipping platform

Global container shipping lines CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) have announced they are joining TradeLens, a blockchain-enabled digital shipping platform jointly developed…

May 29, 2019
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Asia air freight feels US-China trade war pressure

The intensifying U.S.-China trade war has been putting pressure on the air freight industry, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, as global volumes continued to…

May 27, 2019
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3 BOC deputy commissioners appointed

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed three Bureau of Customs deputy commissioners, including former Manila International Container Port (MICP) district collector Atty Vener Baquiran. The…

May 25, 2019
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SCMAP Perspective

Romance and Reality

There’s a degree of romance whenever one talks about Negros. You think of how the island became the nerve center of the Philippine sugar…

May 25, 2019
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IT in Logistics

Simplify Operations and Grow Profitably

The need for speed and accuracy has been driving enormous change in the logistics sector. To meet high customer expectations, logistics companies are looking…

May 25, 2019
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PH domestic freight forwarders airlifted 10% more cargo last year

Cargo volume handled by Philippine domestic air freight forwarders grew 10% in 2018 to 88.802 million kilograms (kg) from the 80.73 million kg recorded…

May 25, 2019
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UnionBank makes inroads in logistics with 30% stake in Shiptek

UnionBank of the Philippines, via its subsidiary UBX, has made a foray into the logistics scene acquiring 30% stake in Shiptek Solutions Corp., developer…

May 25, 2019
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BOC to beef up security in premises from next week

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is enhancing its security measures inside its premises starting May 27 and enjoins the public’s cooperation by presenting their…

May 25, 2019
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DPWH begins 3 key road projects to improve Mindanao growth corridors

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started three road projects worth a total of P3 billion aimed at enhancing economic development…

May 25, 2019
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P289B in Japanese investments to boost PH manufacturing—DTI

DOTr pre-bid conference for Bulacan airport challengers moved to June 20

Chelsea subsidiary partners with Japanese firm for fleet upgrade

BOC insists it auctioned off only tapioca starch, not shabu

Manila ships 69 containers of garbage back to Canada

Truckers’ registration at BOC on hold; goods lodgement declaration order moved to June 15

Digital forwarders carve gains in global forwarding market: report

Air cargo demand continues negative trend; passenger traffic posts solid growth

BOC policy on trucker registration, shorter goods lodgement declaration period in force by June 1

ICTSI investment stake in Iloilo port projects raised to P8.7B

BOC tests new system ensuring transparency of alert orders

CMA CGM and MSC join Maersk’s blockchain-enabled shipping platform

Asia air freight feels US-China trade war pressure

3 BOC deputy commissioners appointed

Romance and Reality

Simplify Operations and Grow Profitably

PH domestic freight forwarders airlifted 10% more cargo last year

UnionBank makes inroads in logistics with 30% stake in Shiptek

BOC to beef up security in premises from next week

DPWH begins 3 key road projects to improve Mindanao growth corridors

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