Shipping lines, truckers not exempt from PPA accreditation

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) maintains truckers and shipping lines operating within ports require accreditation to continue providing port services. PPA general manager Atty.…

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…

CTAP members to jack up trucking rates due to higher costs, empty returns problem

The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) will increase rates as costs have risen due to higher fuel and spare parts expenses…

PH trucking groups threaten to stage strike this month over empties’ return

THE Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) is planning to hold a strike this month to highlight its protest over unresolved issues…

PH truckers, carriers address problem of delayed return of empties

Philippine trucking groups and the Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) have agreed on at least two initial measures to address the long-standing issue…

Truckers seek repeal of DOTr order on 15-year truck age limit

The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) is requesting the Department of Transportation to revoke a new department order that will effectively…

CTAP, PUC join ASEAN trucking group

The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) and Port Users Confederation (PUC) have joined the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Trucking…

Is ‘Uber’ in Trucking the Next Big Thing?

A majority of global freight movement involves trucking and yet, the industry still struggles to move freight long distances quickly, safely, and inexpensively. As…