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20-30% truck driver shortage seen due to LTO requirement

July 22, 2024

There is a 20-30% shortage in cargo trucks being used in the Manila port area Haulers and Truckers Association in the Watersouth president...

Mactan-Cebu airport passenger traffic seen to hit 12M this year

July 19, 2024

Mactan-Cebu International Airport passenger traffic is expected to hit pre-pandemic levels of around 12 million this year Aboitiz InfraCapital GMR Megawide Cebu Airport...

10% hike in Manila ports’ cargo-handling rates effective Aug 6

June 27, 2024

A 10% increase in cargo-handling rates at Manila ports will take effect on August 6 The hike—the first of two tranches—is part of...

MARINA to roll out blockchain-enabled system for processing applications in July

June 24, 2024

The Maritime Industry Authority will roll out its blockchain-enabled system for electronic processing of applications on July 1 MARINA BEST will consolidate and...

DHL aims to electrify 60% of PH fleet by 2030

June 21, 2024

DHL aims to electrify at least 60% of its fleet in the Philippines by 2030, according to DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. general manager...

BOC-Clark district collector pushes transshipment corridor via CAO

June 14, 2024

Bureau of Customs-Port of Clark district collector Atty. Erastus Sandino Austria recommended the issuance of a customs administrative order to create a transshipment...

SBITC beefing up container-handling equipment

May 31, 2024

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. is beefing up its container-handling equipment at New Container Terminals 1 and 2 in Subic port Three new...

FAST Logistics to add 20 EVs this year, expand warehousing footprint

May 31, 2024

FAST Logistics is acquiring 20 electric vehicles this year at the same time expanding its warehousing footprint nationwide The company deployed its first...

Clark airport operator expects 20% more cargo shipments this year

May 29, 2024

Clark International Airport operator Luzon International Premiere Airport Development expects to handle more cargoes this year with increased flights anticipated at the Luzon...

Pasig port to implement lower tariff than originally stipulated

May 28, 2024

Pasig port’s new operator will implement from June 1 cargo-handling tariff lower than originally stipulated at the terminal The decision comes after some...