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Browse our collection of logistics insights, business updates, warehousing solutions, distribution strategies, and supply chain best practices. Whether you’re looking for industry news or expert guidance, our articles are designed to help your business stay competitive and informed.
July 10, 2026

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and improve food security by bringing cold storage and order fulfillment facilities closer to agricultural production areas and adopting shared cold chain models, according to a cold chain expert.

The Philippines, with its vast agricultural sector and complex inter-island geography, needs smart agro-logistics solutions to streamline processes, reduce post-harvest losses, and drive innovation for a more efficient farm-to-market system.
July 9, 2026

The Philippine food and agribusiness sector is entering a period of heightened uncertainty as global geopolitical tensions, climate-related disruptions, and agro-logistics and supply chain vulnerabilities reshape the operating environment.

July 6, 2026

The main types of freight service in the Philippines are inland freight (trucking or road freight), RoRo, air freight, sea freight, multimodal freight, and motorcycle courier. Each mode depends on your cargo type, size, timeline, destination, and budget.

Toll manufacturing in logistics is a value-added service where a third-party logistics (3PL) provider processes, assembles, packages, or labels products using materials supplied by the client. The brand retains ownership while the logistics provider performs retail-ready manufacturing and distribution support. Instead of investing in additional production lines or hiring temporary labor for retail campaigns, companies leverage the facilities, workforce, and technical capabilities of specialized logistics providers.
July 6, 2026

In the context of logistics and supply chain management, toll manufacturing goes beyond production. It is a specialized logistics service that enables businesses to complete retail-ready processing, packaging, labeling, and assembly for distribution.

June 29, 2026

FAST Logistics Group participated in the Abante Logistics: 2nd Annual Stakeholders Summit organized by the United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines at The Heritage Hotel Manila.

FAST Logistics Group, the Philippines’ leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, strengthened its engagement with the international business community during the 21st Annual Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) Networking Night held on June 25 at Dusit Thani Manila in Makati City. FAST CEO for Logistics Manuel Onrejas Jr. and FAST AVP for Commercial Revenue Strategy & Digital Transformation Anton Chiongbian joined the event and met with business executives, investors, and diplomatic representatives from leading foreign chambers operating in the Philippines.
June 26, 2026

FAST Logistics Group strengthened its engagement with the international business community during the 21st Annual Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) Networking Night at Dusit Thani Manila.

Energy Efficiency Forum 2026 of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (Philippines) Inc. (FICCI)
June 25, 2025

FAST Logistics Group highlighted the need for businesses to build smarter, more energy-efficient, and more resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions, volatile fuel prices, and climate-related disruptions.

FAST Logistics Group, the Philippines' leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, recently welcomed aspiring trucking entrepreneurs to its main office to showcase the company's programs designed to help truck owners and fleet operators build sustainable businesses. The engagement held on Friday, June 19, was facilitated through the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Supply Chain and Logistics Guild. FAST CEO for Logistics Manuel Onrejas Jr., Business Unit Head for Transport Operations Oli Encabo, and Transport Sourcing Head Nico Orallo met with Paulo De Leon and Carlo Arabejo, who sought guidance on opportunities in the trucking industry.
June 23, 2026

FAST Logistics Group recently welcomed aspiring trucking entrepreneurs to its main office to showcase the company’s programs designed to help truck owners and fleet operators build sustainable businesses.

FAST Logistics Group is one of the Philippines’ leading logistics and supply chain providers. For over 50 years, FAST has partnered with businesses across the country to deliver end-to-end logistics, transportation, warehousing, distribution, and supply chain solutions. Built on a foundation of entrepreneurship, customer focus, and operational excellence, FAST continues to help businesses create value through smarter, more efficient supply chains while investing in the capabilities and infrastructure needed for a platform to support the country’s future growth.
June 21, 2026

FAST Logistics Group announced that its 60% controlling shareholder, the Chiongbian Family, is acquiring the 40% stake in the Company currently held by a subsidiary of CVC Capital Partners Asia Pacific IV, a fund managed by CVC Capital Partners.

June 18, 2026

Strategic warehousing locations in Mindanao are concentrated in key economic centers such as Davao City, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos City, Cotabato City, Ozamiz City, and Zamboanga City.

FAST Davao Logistics and Crossdock Mega Hub Acacia, Barangay Indangan, Davao City
June 18, 2026

FAST Logistics Group, the leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider in the Philippines, opened the FAST Davao Logistics and Crossdock Mega Hub to boost its capacity to deliver faster and more reliable supply chain solutions across Southern Mindanao. 

June 17, 2026

Identifying strategic warehouse locations in the Visayas is critical for business growth. The Visayas is one of the most important economic regions in the Philippines, serving as a vital link between Luzon and Mindanao.