Customs modernization act now awaiting PH President’s signature

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) was transmitted on May 3…

MICT slashes by 50% booking fee for TABS high-demand slots

Rates for the high-demand zone under the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS)…

DTI lists excess charges PH forwarders should stop collecting

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is once again warning…

Indonesia eases registration rules for SMEs under 12th economic policy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has announced the 12th tranche of the…

Fitch: M&As more effective than alliances for capacity cuts

There will be increased movement toward mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in the…

Asia-Pacific pact on dry ports comes into force

The Intergovernmental Agreement on Dry Ports developed under the auspices of the…

A few bright spots even as airfreight traffic remains slow

Cargo volumes for airlines were still sluggish in March 2016, but a…

Queues at Manila port shorten as truckers get the hang of TABS

Truck arrivals have begun to spread out within the 24-hour period, weeks…

IMO adopts mandatory electronic exchange of shipping information

The mandatory electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew, and passengers has…

PH aviation body reduces paper requirements

The Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) is cutting down on paper requirements for…