Transport & Logistics

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is strengthening safety measures and enforcement to reduce road deaths, with special attention to pedestrians and cyclists. The move follows an order from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to improve road discipline and make the transport system more inclusive.

Major labor organizations have called on the government to investigate alleged violations in the agreement for the privatization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), warning that the absence of independent oversight puts national security and public interest at risk.

NLEX Corp. aims to finish building the 2-kilometer Section 1A of Segment 8.2, from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway, by the third quarter of 2026. Built with partner China Road and Bridge Corp. at a cost of P2.2 billion, the elevated expressway will run over local roads and the Tullahan River, letting motorists bypass heavy traffic spots. Open 24/7 to all vehicles, it is expected to serve 11,000 cars daily and decongest roads in Novaliches.

The Philippine trucking industry is facing a critical driver shortage that is limiting fleet expansion and straining logistics operations despite strong demand from manufacturers and businesses, according to industry leaders.

The Philippines’ freight and logistics industry is poised for sustained growth through 2031, fueled by the rapid expansion of e-commerce, infrastructure investments, and rising demand for faster and more specialized delivery services, according to research firm Mordor Intelligence.