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Latest news on economy impacting shipping and logistics

LGU pass-through fees on cargo vehicles illegal, joint memo stresses

Joint Memorandum Circular No. 2021-01 reiterates the collection of fees and taxes—such…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 4 minute read

India travelers barred from PH from April 29 to May 14

All travelers from India are prohibited from entering the Philippines starting April…
  • April 28, 2021
  • 2 minute read

PPA oks temporary hike in weight limits for trucks in Romblon

The maximum gross weight allowed for certain roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vehicles going in…
  • April 27, 2021
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DTI probes dumping of cement from Vietnam

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is initiating an anti-dumping investigation…
  • April 27, 2021
  • 3 minute read

All parts of 2 subway tunnel boring machines now onsite

The remaining main parts of the two tunnel boring machines (TBM) to…
  • April 26, 2021
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Nippon Express reclaims lead in revised 2020 PH forwarder stats

Cargo handled by international airfreight forwarders declined 2.2% in 2020 from 2019,…
  • April 23, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Cargo trucks get another 6-month reprieve from anti-overloading policy

The moratorium on enforcement of the anti-overloading policy for trucks under codes…
  • April 23, 2021
  • 3 minute read

Truck drivers, helpers fall under 4th priority group for vaccination

Truck drivers and helpers (pahinante) are among those included in the fourth…
  • April 22, 2021
  • 4 minute read

Cargo demand to soar but airlines still face $47.7B loss in 2021—IATA

Global airline industry is expected to suffer $47.7 billion net loss in…
  • April 22, 2021
  • 4 minute read

From 90 days, trucks-for-hire provisional authority now valid for one year

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has extended the validity…
  • April 21, 2021
  • 3 minute read