- International airfreight forwarders handled 17.377 million kilograms of cargo in 2025, slightly down 0.2% from 317.913 million kg in 2024
- Consolidations and break-bulking, which accounted for majority of the total, saw slight declines
- Direct shipments grew
- Nippon Express Philippines Corp. maintained its lead among 30 international airfreight forwarders based on volumes handled, recording 49.244 million kg or 15.52% of the total
- Nippon Express said it remains committed to further strengthening its capabilities, investing in digitalization and process improvements, and supporting the evolving requirements of the Philippine air cargo market
International airfreight forwarders handled 17.377 million kilograms (kg) of cargo in 2025, with Nippon Express Philippines Corp. continuing to account for the biggest share, preliminary data from the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) showed.
The 2025 figure is slightly down 0.2% down from 317.913 million kg in 2024.
Of the total last year, consolidations accounted for 42.7% or 135.51 million kg, down 1.1% from the 137.003 million kg in 2024.
Break-bulking, which covered 39.43% to the total, likewise declined 1% to 125.146 million kg from 126.448 million kg previously.
Direct shipments, on the other hand, grew 4.1% to 56.721 million kg from 54.462 million kg.
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Nippon Express Philippines maintained its lead in CAB’s top 30 international airfreight forwarders list based on volumes handled, recording 49.244 million kg or 15.52% of the total.
Available data from CAB’s website has shown Nippon Express Philippines has been consistently the top international airfreight forwarder since 2004, except in 2008 when Trans-Global Consolidators, Inc. handled the most volume.
Nippon Express Philippines senior manager-airfreight operations Joel Tolentino, in an emailed statement to PortCalls, said the “continued recognition reflects the trust and confidence our customers and partners have placed in us.”
“This milestone is the result of several key factors: our strong global network, disciplined capacity planning, strategic airline partnerships, and the unwavering commitment of our local team to deliver reliable and competitive logistics solutions. Despite market volatility and shifting supply chain dynamics, we remained focused on operational excellence, service consistency, and proactive engagement with our customers,” Tolentino said, adding that the continued collaboration with airline partners, clients, and stakeholders collaboration enabled the company to sustain its position.
“Moving forward, we remain committed to further strengthening our capabilities, investing in digitalization and process improvements, and supporting the evolving requirements of the Philippine air cargo market,” Tolentino said.
Moreover, he said their goal is “to actively support the advancement of the Philippines as a strategic logistics hub in the region by promoting global best practices, investing in capability building, strengthening multimodal connectivity, and fostering closer collaboration with industry stakeholders and government partners.”
He added: “And as an industry leader, Nippon Express Philippines is committed not only to strengthening our own organization but also to contributing meaningfully to the future development of our country’s logistics capabilities. We recognize that efficient, reliable, and globally competitive logistics infrastructure is a key driver of national economic growth.”
Aside from Nippon Express, Federal Express Pacific (FedEx Philippines) and Kintetsu World Express (Phils.), Inc. (KWE) also maintained their ranks at second and third, respectively.
FedEx Philippines handled 27.338 million kg or a share of 8.61% while KWE recorded 16.700 million kg or a 5.26% share.
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DSV Air & Sea, Inc. accelerated two ranks to fourth with a share of 5.2% or 16.489 million kg, followed by Yusen Logistics Philippines, Inc., which maintained its place at fifth with 13.487 million kg or 4.25%.
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Up three places to sixth was Kuehne + Nagel Inc., posting 11.324 million kg or a 3.57% share, while Schenker Philippines, Inc. dropped three ranks to seventh with 11.054 million kg or a share of 3.48%.
UPS Delbros Transport, Inc. rose from 10th to eight place carrying 9.072 million kg (2.86%) and replacing DHL Express (Phils.) Corp., which was now in ninth place with 8.812 million kg (2.78%).
Completing the top 10 was U-Freight Phils., Inc., which dropped by three ranks, handling 8.574 million or 2.7% share to total.
The other top international airfreight forwarders for 2025 were Expeditors Philippines, Inc. (8.554 million kg); DHL Global Forwarding (Phils.), Inc. (8.486 million kg); 247 Cargo Services Inc. (6.992 million kg); Trans-Global Consolidators (6.383 million kg); UPS SCS (Philippines), Inc. (6.374 million kg); CEVA Logistics Phils., Inc. (5.946 million kg); Maersk Logistics and Services Philippines, Inc. (4.315 million kg); Kornet Express, Inc. (4.164 million kg); Dimerco Express Phils, Inc. (3.866 million kg); Sincerity International Cargo Services Corp. (3.350 million kg); Polaris Express Logistics Corp. (3.345 million kg); AAI Worldwide Logistics Inc. (3.336 million kg); Morrison Express Philippines Inc. (3.306 million kg); NNR Global Logistics (Phils) Inc. (2.963 million kg); Best Solution Total Logistics OPC (2.944 million kg); AGX Express Philippines, Inc. (2.767 million kg); World Alliance Freight, Inc. (2.535 million kg); Banyan Logistics Inc. (2.139 million kg); ATR International Freight Inc. (1.744 million kg); and Airspeed International Corp. (1.656 million kg).— Roumina Pablo
