5 mega newbuilds for delivery to China Cosco; Hapag-Lloyd announces more rate hikes

China Cosco Holdings announced it has booked an order for five new…

Asia-Pacific cargo airports report 2.1% volume gain in 2013

International air cargo rose slightly by 0.9 percent in 2013 to 96…

Vietnam’s merchandise exports soar

Vietnam recorded total exports amounting to US$6.19 billion in the first half…

Palace approves higher storage fees for overstaying containers

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has approved the proposed increase in storage…

Over 1,500 importers, brokers secure BIR accreditation

As of September 12, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has accredited…

Web-based app for return of empty containers being developed in PH

A software application is being created to provide Philippine truckers and foreign…

Malaysia’s GDP per capita improved in 2013

Gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Malaysia rose to RM32,984 (US$10,253)…

HKIA gets new support for 3-runway plan, reports strong cargo growth

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) welcomed the recommendation made by the Advisory…

UPS opens warehouse in Thailand as FedEx plans rate hikes for next year

Atlanta-based United Parcel Service (UPS) announced the opening of its newest contract…

Indonesia needs to build knowledge-based economy to sustain gains—report

With Asia’s comparative advantages in labor and capital-intensive manufacturing starting to fade,…