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BOC steps up sugar warehouse inspections

BOC steps up sugar warehouse inspections

The Bureau of Customs stepped up inspection of sugar warehouses amid the…
  • August 27, 2022
  • 2 minute read
sliding world container rates

Sliding world container rates now 42% off peak

Rates of 40-ft containers have declined for the 26th consecutive week, dropping…
  • August 26, 2022
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House committee approves excise tax for pickup trucks

House committee approves excise tax for pickup trucks

Lifting of excise tax exemption expected to drive pickup truck prices higher…
  • August 26, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Truckers urge weighing, not outright ban on Candaba Viaduct

Truckers urge weighing, not outright ban on Candaba Viaduct

The Inland Haulers and Truckers Association is against the outright ban on…
  • August 23, 2022
  • 4 minute read
Air cargo rates fall

Air cargo rates fall, H2 demand rise seen

Air cargo rates down 25% on the headhaul and 12.6% on the…
  • August 23, 2022
  • 4 minute read
DOTr, PPA promise congestion-free Manila ports

DOTr, PPA promise congestion-free Manila ports

Congestion-free ports for Christmas assured by the Department of Transportation and its…
  • August 22, 2022
  • 2 minute read
china europe train anti

China-Europe train carries anti-COVID lifeline

109,000 tons of anti-pandemic products shipped to Europe from China by rail…
  • August 20, 2022
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LA Port sees record

LA Port sees record July as imports ease

July throughput reached 935,345 TEUs, up 2.5% from previous record in July…
  • August 19, 2022
  • 3 minute read
Malacañang confirms 150,000MT sugar import proposal

Malacañang confirms 150,000MT sugar import proposal

Malacañang has confirmed a proposal to import 150,000 metric tons (MT) of…
  • August 19, 2022
  • 2 minute read
12-wheeler trucks Candaba, Trucks with 12 wheels or more carrying empty containers may pass Candaba viaduct southbound after inspection

12-wheeler trucks carrying empties may pass Candaba viaduct southbound

Trucks with 12 wheels or more carrying empty containers may pass the…
  • August 19, 2022
  • 3 minute read