Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) handled 735,698 metric tons of air cargo in 2018, an increase of 1.3% from the 726,020 metric tons processed…
NAIA cargo volume up 1.3% in 2018
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Over 250 airports join global climate action efforts, 49 now carbon neutral—ACI
More than 250 airports are actively engaged in the global climate action effort, with nearly 50 of them operated by carbon-neutral companies, according to…
New programs to boost SG’s global maritime hub status
Singapore has introduced two initiatives to strengthen its maritime industry—the Singapore War Risks Insurance Conditions (SWRIC) and the development of an inter-operability framework for…
PH 2018 economic growth at 6.2%, short of lowered target
The Philippine economy grew 6.2% in 2018, lower than the government’s downgraded target of 6.5% to 6.9% and down from the 6.7% growth in…
Air passenger, freight markets show resilience in face of shocks: ACI
From August to November 2018, airports saw overall stable but moderating passenger traffic growth following a strong 2017, while air freight volumes were erratic…
Outlook for PH cargo transport in 2019 a mixed bag of hopes and fears
The Philippine cargo transport industry has a mixed outlook for 2019: volumes and opportunities are seen to increase, but issues and concerns affecting operations…
Cambodian int’l airports cross 10M passenger mark
The three international airports of Cambodia have collectively broken through the 10-million passenger mark for the first time, according to Cambodia Airports, the developer…
Cebu Pacific takes delivery of first A321NEO jet
Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has received its first of 32 A321NEO (New Engine Option) aircraft that will support the carrier’s fleet renewal and expansion…
AirAsia inaugurates Clark-Incheon flight
AirAsia Philippines Director for Flight Operations Gomer Monreal, Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) vice president for Operations Raul Del Rosario, Department Of Tourism (DOT)…
10-year plan for a competitive PH maritime hub detailed
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) aims to make the Philippines a global maritime hub by implementing a five-pronged action plan under one of several…
Customs shifts IT group’s non-core functions
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has transferred more non-information technology functions from the Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) to other relevant groups…
Subic container terminals post milestone, handle 200,000th TEU
Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) capped 2018 with a milestone as New Container Terminals (NCT) 1 and 2 at the Subic Bay Freeport…
BOC says FDA export clearance for processed meat not always required
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said the export commodity clearance (ECC) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is not required for processed meat…
Transport execs compelled to take PUVs under new House bill
Quezon City 2nd district representative Winston Castelo has filed a bill that will require transportation officials of the government to ride public utility vehicles…
Full automation leads BOC’s 10 priorities for 2019
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is implementing a 10-point priority program aimed at accomplishing its organizational and operational targets for 2019, with fully…
BOC, NBI nab reseller of 1M worth of ukay-ukay
Joint operatives from the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) have apprehended the owner of a condemnation facility caught reselling…
PCC clears way for Chelsea acquisition of Trans-Asia
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) will no longer take further action on Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp.’s (CLHC) proposed acquisition of 2 million common shares…
1.8km portion of Mindanao Ave Extension completed by Q2
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to complete by the second quarter of 2019 the 1.8-kilometer section of Mindanao Avenue…
Back on the Cold Chain
These past few weeks I’ve seen many posts on social media about farmers up in the north having to throw away their harvest—truckloads of…
Thinking Beyond Automation
Automation in the freight and logistics business is something that simply needs to be done. The question that needs to be considered is how…
