Transport & Logistics
Dizon sets clear priorities for DOTr: fix LTO, boost commuter experience, strengthen road safety
Incoming Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon has laid out his key priorities as he returns to lead the Department of Transportation, placing urgent focus on improving daily commutes, enhancing road safety, and overhauling long-standing problems at the Land Transportation Office.
SMC Infrastructure gears up for 10% traffic surge this Undas
SMC Infrastructure is stepping up preparations to handle an expected 10 percent rise in vehicle traffic on its expressways during the upcoming Undas holidays, ensuring safer and smoother journeys for families traveling to visit loved ones.
Second tranche of CAVITEX toll adjustments takes effect October 28
Starting October 28, 2026, the second tranche of toll rate adjustments for the CAVITEX R1 Expressway Extension will go into effect, as approved by the Toll Regulatory Board.
AC Logistics expands cold chain capacity with Quezon City facility
AC Logistics Holdings Corp. and Glacier Megafridge Inc. have broken ground on a 25,000-pallet automated cold storage and distribution facility in Balintawak, Quezon City, as demand for temperature-controlled logistics puts a premium on capacity near Metro Manila’s major consumer markets.
SMC Tollways urges agri-truckers to register for toll discounts before Oct. 31 deadline
Truck operators transporting agricultural products have until October 31 to apply for a 5 percent toll discount across expressways managed by SMC Tollways. The price relief program, which runs from November 1 to 30, aims to lower farm-to-market delivery costs amidst rising fuel prices.
