Transport & Logistics
BSB Junrose, Michelin deepen support for PH fleets
BSB Junrose Corp. has been appointed an importer-distributor of Michelin commercial tires in the Philippines, expanding its product offering to fleet operators as logistics and transport businesses put greater focus on vehicle uptime and operating efficiency.
Gov’t crafting EV, hybrid sea transport safety standards in wake of MV June Aster tragedy
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is teaming up with key government bodies to develop clear, evidence-based safety rules for carrying electric and hybrid vehicles on domestic passenger ships—an effort triggered by the recent fatal fire aboard the MV June Aster.
Aznar Shipping profit jumps 155% as IPO looms
Cebu-based Aznar Shipping Corp. posted a 155-percent jump in first-half net income as revenue more than doubled, giving the ferry operator stronger financial momentum as it moves toward a planned initial public offering.
GrabScholar produces first Southeast Asian graduates
Grab Philippines has produced the first college graduates of its GrabScholar program in Southeast Asia, providing an early measure of how the platform’s education initiative is translating scholarships into workforce opportunities.
ED Council approves key amendments to NSCR, MCIA PPP projects
The Economy and Development (ED) Council, which operates under the Department of Economy, Planning and Development (DEPDev) has given the green light to amendments covering the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Operations and Maintenance (O&M) deal and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) public-private partnership (PPP) project, alongside adjustments to three major development programs and a review of class suspension rules.
