IATA, UNCTAD cooperate to standardize cargo messaging standards

The Cargo-XML messaging standard of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) is…

PH economy records 6.6% growth in fourth quarter

The Philippine economy grew 6.6% in the last quarter of 2016, boosting…

Customs order on tax, duty exemption of returning OFWs now in effect

The customs order implementing tax and duty exemption for importations by returning…

Asian airlines register 1.8% hike in 2016 cargo demand

Air cargo markets showed renewed strength in the second half of 2016…

Singapore looks to other trade accords after US turns its back on TPP

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) of Singapore said the sovereignty…

Malaysia focusing on AEC and RCEP as US backs out of TPP deal

With the formal announcement of the withdrawal of the U.S. from the…

BOC names 11 importers for suspension from next month

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has listed 11 importers whose accreditations…

Beijing to pursue RCEP as TPP talks collapse

China said it was committed to the process of Asia-Pacific economic integration…

Newbuild contracting sank to 30-year low last year

Contracting activity for newbuilds in 2016 fell to its lowest level in…

HMM to acquire stake in Hanjin’s Long Beach terminal

South Korean ocean liner Hyundai Merchant Marine Co. (HMM) plans to buy…