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PH gets new transportation chief
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G6, Maersk put Asia-Europe sailings on hold
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Wan Hai reconfigures Asia-Mexico/WCSA sling
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Yusen Logistics kicks off Malaysia-US LCL service
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TSA bunker charge to include low-sulfur fuel component
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PAL buys Airbus aircraft in US$7B deal
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has placed a firm order with Airbus covering more than 50 aircraft consisting of single-aisle A321s and widebody A330-300s. The first…
PH Customs cash collections up 11% in 1st half
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PH government agencies in international airports to adopt 24/7 work shift
Philippine government agencies involved in operating the country’s international airports have been instructed to adopt a 24/7 work shift. Transportation Secretary Manuel Roxas II announced…
