Transport & Logistics
DOTr opens consultancy bids for projects boosting logistics, freight sector
The Philippines and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) are inviting qualified international and local firms or consortia to bid for consultancy services supporting the country’s logistics and freight transportation sector.
PAL rolls out free first rebooking for Manila–Dubai, Doha, Riyadh routes
The Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced over the weekend it is offering one complimentary rebooking for flights from Manila to Dubai, Doha and Riyadh. Eligible passengers may adjust their travel date once with no rebooking fee, so long as requests are submitted no later than November 15, 2026, and at least 15 days before scheduled departure.
Maxim rolls out emergency contact tool for drivers
Maxim Rides & Food Delivery has rolled out a new feature letting driver-partners add emergency contacts within the app, offering them another reliable way to call for help. Drivers can select trusted people who will be alerted if an emergency arises.
ICTSI’s Rijeka terminal reaches 4M TEU milestone
International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has handled four million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) at its Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) in Croatia since taking over operations in 2011, underscoring the Port of Rijeka’s growing role as a gateway to Central and Southeast Europe.
Asian port congestion threatens Philippine supply chains
Prolonged congestion at major Asian container ports could constrain shipping capacity for months, raising the risk of longer transit times, disrupted vessel schedules and tighter logistics capacity for Philippine importers and exporters reliant on regional transshipment hubs.
