Weathering Disruption in Philippine Logistics through Digital Strength
The Philippine logistics industry is no stranger to disruption. With over 7,000 islands connected by air, sea, and road—and a climate that brings seasonal monsoons and typhoons—smooth movement of goods is often easier said than done. Every year, the rainy season exposes the same cracks: flooded roads, delayed shipments, grounded vessels, and disconnected updates. As someone who has spent decades building technology for the logistics sector, I’ve seen a common pattern—disruptions may be seasonal, but the response to them remains unstructured …
Demystifying Multimodal Transport: The Art of Combining Modes for Smarter Logistics
Every shipment tells a story — and when that story crosses continents, oceans, borders, and terrains, it rarely unfolds through just one mode of transport. That’s where Multimodal Transport steps in: a seamless choreography of air, sea, rail, and road, moving under a single contract , managed by a single logistics provider or freight forwarder. It’s not just a method. It’s a mindset — of efficiency, control, and orchestration . 🔄 What Is Multimodal Transport? Multimodal transport means using two or more modes of transport under one uni…
What’s Holding Back Digital Adoption in Philippine Logistics — and How to Fix It
After spending over two decades building digital solutions for the logistics sector, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with businesses across the Philippines, from freight forwarders and customs brokers to warehouse operators and transporters. And one thing is clear: logistics here still carries a lot of manual weight. Despite all the talk about digital transformation, many logistics companies are still relying on spreadsheets, physical documents, and phone calls. This isn’t due to a lack of ambition, it’s often about confusion, hesi…
Demystifying Air Cargo Freight Forwarding
Making logistics logic-al. When you hear the words "air cargo," you might picture a jet engine roaring to life, metal birds slicing through the clouds, or the thrill of overnight delivery. What you don’t see is the silent army behind the scenes — freight forwarders, warehouse handlers, customs brokers, and airline agents — all working with clockwork precision to make it happen. This is the world of air cargo freight forwarding — a world of pressure, precision, and purpose. And in this first chapter of our Demystifying Logistics s…
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