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Henrik Batallones

199 posts
What's Necessary in the Medium-Term

What’s Necessary in The Medium-Term

Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 4 minute read
A Series of Marathons

A Series of Marathons

It’s only been a couple of months since the first stirrings of…
  • September 22, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers

As we head towards this year’s SCMAP Supply Chain Conference, I received…
  • August 25, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Are the Filipino People Truly Ready?

Are the Filipino People Truly Ready?

You could be forgiven for thinking that this year’s State of the…
  • August 11, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Aren’t We Forgetting Something?

Aren’t We Forgetting Something?

As I write this, Manila and most parts of Luzon have been…
  • July 27, 2025
  • 4 minute read

What Can a Snapshot Do?

All the recent talk of disruptions in our logistics networks, from the…
  • July 14, 2025
  • 3 minute read
oil price shocks

The Same Old Shocks

We have always imported 100% of our petroleum requirements. So why is…
  • June 30, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Early Lessons from Eastern Visayas

Early Lessons from Eastern Visayas

The week-long confusion that surrounded the aborted (for now) plans to rehabilitate…
  • June 16, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Reimagining EDSA

Reimagining EDSA

By the time you read this column, a lot has been said…
  • June 2, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Sustainability Begins with the Right Data

Sustainability Begins with the Right Data

JEJU, SOUTH KOREA—This time last year, I had the privilege of moderating…
  • May 19, 2025
  • 4 minute read
Customs
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
MARINA to hike penalties for maritime offenses

MARINA eyes hike in penalties for maritime offenses

The Maritime Industry Authority aims to increase penalties for maritime offenses by…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read
DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

The Department of Transportation, through the Civil Aeronautics Board, has asked local…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after strong quake

Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after earthquake

Full operations at Cebu International Port resumed October 1 late morning following…
  • October 1, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What's Necessary in the Medium-Term

What’s Necessary in The Medium-Term

Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Manual Operations Are Draining Philippine Forwarders’ Profits

Why Outdated Processes Hold Back Growth — And How to Change That…
  • September 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
A Series of Marathons

A Series of Marathons

It’s only been a couple of months since the first stirrings of…
  • September 22, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read

FAST Logistics urges APEC for ‘big brother’ role in sustainable trade

FAST Logistics Group called on APEC economies to support small and medium…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Asia’s fresh fruit trade continues to thrive, with a projected compound annual…
  • August 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR (jtmargroup.com) is a global leader in maritime consulting, combining decades of…
  • July 31, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read