ASEAN launches customs transit system for simplified goods movement

Launched on Nov 30, the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS) is an…

PH manufacturing improves in Nov

The Philippines’ Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 49.9 in November as…

ICTSI’s Iraq port delivers record berth productivity

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) achieved a record berth productivity of 101 moves…

PortCalls (November 30, 2020)

Our latest issue PortCalls (November 30, 2020). Stories include: High airfreight rates…

Global express market to grow at CAGR of 7.5% in 2020-2024

Global express & small parcels market will expand by a compound annual…

Metro Manila, 7 other areas under GCQ in Dec

 • Metro Manila, Batangas, Iloilo City, Tacloban City, Lanao del Sur, Iligan…

Domestic airlines lift 54% less cargo in first 9 months

Cargo volume handled by domestic airlines dropped 54% in the first nine…

Asia-to-US freight rates surge 117% on strong demand

On the trans-Pacific trade from Asia to North America, volumes on the…

Container shortage felt in Vis-Min; Manila with “healthy stock”

• Manila ports have a “healthy stock of containers” to serve exports…

PH shipowners to enjoy waived port fees from Dec 1

Starting Dec 1, the Philippine Ports Authority will waive some port fees…