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PH logistics stunted by regulatory constraints, conflict of interest—WB report

Restrictions in various transport sectors are impairing logistics competitiveness in the Philippines and creating bottlenecks, according to a report by the World Bank. In…

March 6, 2019
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Asia’s air cargo volume falls as January continues slowdown

January reflects the trend seen for a number of months now: another global air cargo volume drop, with Asia-Pacific notable for posting a significant…

March 6, 2019
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Dedicated clearing desk formed to improve processing of alert orders

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created a clearing office to monitor and fast-track the processing of alert orders. The Alert Order Clearing House…

March 6, 2019
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Improved incentive package eyed to boost domestic shipping, shipbuilding

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has committed to formulating an attractive financing scheme and reviewing existing incentive programs for players in the domestic shipping…

March 6, 2019
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Indonesia’s J&T launches PH e-commerce express delivery business

Indonesian-based e-commerce express delivery firm J&T Express has officially launched in the Philippines in a bid to extend its services to the growing local…

March 6, 2019
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Press Releases

PH manufacturing output falls in January

Philippine manufacturing output declined in both volume and value in the first month of the year, the industry’s second consecutive month of decline after…

March 6, 2019
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Aboitiz bags original proponent status for Laguindingan Airport

Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (AIC), the infrastructure business unit of the Aboitiz Group, has been granted by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP)…

March 6, 2019
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LBC Express boosts southern reach with new Davao warehouse

Logistics and remittance company LBC Express, Inc. has opened a new warehouse in Lanang, Davao to augment its operations in Visayas and Mindanao. The…

March 6, 2019
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Port of Manila is congestion-free, says BOC

The Port of Manila (POM) is no longer congested with the port’s yard utilization level was down to 64% as of March 4, 2019.…

March 6, 2019
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Ceva achieves revenue growth in 2018, confirms medium-term targets

Swiss-based Ceva Logistics reported growing its full-year revenue while significantly reducing its debt last year, as it confirmed its medium-term targets through 2021. In…

March 6, 2019
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Cathay confirms interest to acquire stake in HK Express

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways on March 5 addressed media reports suggesting the company may be in discussions to acquire shares in…

March 5, 2019
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IMO 2020 could inflate box carriers’ costs by $10B—report

The year 2018 was a turbulent year for the container shipping industry, but it might have been only a warm-up for 2019 as the…

March 4, 2019
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For Asian airlines, it’s solid passenger demand but weaker cargo market in Jan

Robust growth marked international air passenger demand in January even as international air cargo markets weakened further, with global new export orders contracting on…

March 4, 2019
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Mindanao terminal posts 0.4% increase in 2018 container traffic

Container volume handled by Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in Tagaloan, Misamis Oriental slightly increased by 0.4% in 2018 as foreign shipments recorded improvements while…

March 3, 2019
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PH airlines register 16% growth in 2018 cargo volume

Cargo volume handled by Philippine airlines rose 16.11% in 2018 to 323.384 million kilograms (kg) from 278.509 million kg airlifted in 2017 as almost…

March 3, 2019
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Across Borders

All About the PH Rice Tariffication Act

By March 5, Republic Act No. 11203 (Rice Tariffication Act) should have taken effect. In theory, the new law should reduce the local consumer…

March 3, 2019
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SCMAP Perspective

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One of the questions raised during the recently concluded 10th Philippine Ports and Shipping 2019 seemed easier to answer than it actually is: why…

March 3, 2019
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IT in Logistics

Overcoming the IT Transformation Challenge

With the logistics sector expected to have a strong role in shaping the future of freight and logistics companies, the need for IT transformation…

March 3, 2019
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Kuehne + Nagel increases 2018 earnings as volumes grow in all segments

Global transport and logistics company Kuehne + Nagel International AG said it increased its net turnover, gross profit and EBIT once again in 2018…

March 3, 2019
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PPA requires transfer of overstaying cargoes from Manila ports within 15 days

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is giving cargo owners and shippers 15 days from March 1 to withdraw their customs-cleared cargoes in Manila ports…

March 2, 2019
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The Latest

PH logistics stunted by regulatory constraints, conflict of interest—WB report

Asia’s air cargo volume falls as January continues slowdown

Dedicated clearing desk formed to improve processing of alert orders

Improved incentive package eyed to boost domestic shipping, shipbuilding

Indonesia’s J&T launches PH e-commerce express delivery business

PH manufacturing output falls in January

Aboitiz bags original proponent status for Laguindingan Airport

LBC Express boosts southern reach with new Davao warehouse

Port of Manila is congestion-free, says BOC

Ceva achieves revenue growth in 2018, confirms medium-term targets

Cathay confirms interest to acquire stake in HK Express

IMO 2020 could inflate box carriers’ costs by $10B—report

For Asian airlines, it’s solid passenger demand but weaker cargo market in Jan

Mindanao terminal posts 0.4% increase in 2018 container traffic

PH airlines register 16% growth in 2018 cargo volume

All About the PH Rice Tariffication Act

Build the ecosystem

Overcoming the IT Transformation Challenge

Kuehne + Nagel increases 2018 earnings as volumes grow in all segments

PPA requires transfer of overstaying cargoes from Manila ports within 15 days

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