Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) is forging ahead with its expansion program even as it anticipates a 10% increase in cargo volume this year…
DICT headed for banner year with 10% hike in cargo volume eyed
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The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) starting this month will enforce strict policies on the acquisition and operation of local cruise ships to ensure maritime…
Chelsea’s revised articles of incorporation paves way for entry into other logistics ventures
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the amendment of Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corporation’s (CLC) articles of incorporation to allow the company to…
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Global air cargo posts minimal growth; trend favors larger shipments
Air cargo grew at a minimal rate in July 2018, the second month in a row with only limited year-over-year growth, according to new…
SBMA to sustain Subic’s competitiveness with P10B infra program
Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) is implementing a P10-billion six-year infrastructure program that includes port, airport, and road development projects. SBMA chairman and administrator…
BOC slaps criminal raps vs suspected rice, sugar smugglers
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed criminal charges against the suspected importers of millions of pesos worth of smuggled rice and sugar for…
China asked to fund feasibility studies for 12 PH infra projects
The Philippines has submitted to China’s new aid agency an indicative list of 12 big-ticket infrastructure projects that will undergo feasibility studies with possible…
PH garment sector seek to recapture former glory with new initiatives—DTI
The Philippine garment and textile industry is gearing up to jumpstart its resurgence and gain back its reputation as a competitive player in the…
Airport in Vietnam to build new terminal, expand aircraft parking space
Airport operator Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) and local authorities in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in Vietnam have agreed to invest US$95…
Container terminal demand forecast still positive amid trade wars
Despite worries over tariff and trade wars, the medium-term outlook for global container port demand growth is positive, thanks to strong underlying economic momentum…
Asia-Pac airlines enjoy sustained growth in air cargo, passenger demand
Air cargo demand remained firm in July despite moderating expansion in the global services and manufacturing sectors, while international air passenger markets showed sustained…
Cebu port expands berths to solve domestic congestion
The Cebu Port Authority (CPA) is expanding berths 7 and 8 of the Cebu baseport to solve the problem of chronic congestion at the…
Port of Manila exceeds collection target for 4th straight month in July
The Port of Manila (POM), one of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) biggest collection districts, surpassed its monthly collection targets for four months in…
MinDA unveils strategy to make Tawi-Tawi Asia’s transhipment hub
The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is eyeing Tawi-Tawi as an economic zone and freeport in addition to being the next transshipment hub of Asia.…
ACI releases policy paper to help airports respond to the rapid growth in drone use
Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced the launch of its policy paper on drones that will provide “informed and practical recommendations” for airports…
BOC releases revised order on duty-, tax-free import of consolidated balikbayan boxes
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has finally issued the amended order implementing duty- and tax-free importation into the Philippines of consolidated balikbayan (personal effects)…
PH, China stepping up groundwork for implementing infra projects
The Philippines and China have affirmed their commitment to speed up the preparation and processes needed to ensure the timely implementation of the Philippines’…
New Bohol Airport on track for Oct launch
Construction of the New Bohol (Panglao) Airport is almost complete and the airport is on track for inauguration in October this year, according to…
