Transport & Logistics
PH calls for regional support for its rail transit program
At the ASEAN RailCon 2026 held Thursday at the Asian Development Bank (ADB) headquarters, the Philippines appealed to ASEAN member states, investors, and development institutions to back its large-scale railway expansion program.
Subic Port rides trade surge to stronger growth
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reported a 20 percent increase in port-related revenues in the first quarter of 2026, generating P389 million compared with P324 million a year earlier. The performance highlights the port's growing role as a strategic trade gateway and an increasingly attractive alternative to the heavily utilized Port of Manila.
ICTSI boosts Europe-Asia trade via Croatia
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) is strengthening its footprint in Europe after its Croatian subsidiary secured a new direct shipping link connecting the Adriatic region with key Asian trade hubs.
Makar Port in General Santos resumes limited operations after earthquake
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has restarted partial operations at Makar Port, also known as the Port of General Santos, after completing safety inspections following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao.
Lufthansa Technik expands Clark aerospace drive
The planned expansion of Lufthansa Technik Philippines in Clark is being seen as a major , validation of Luzon International Premiere Airport Development Corporation’s (LIPAD) long-term goal of positioning Clark International Airport as a regional aerospace and maintenance, repair and overhaul hub.
