Weekly Report

(September 9 - 14, 2019)

Monday | September 9, 2019

 Study Logistics companies (Royal Cargo, F2 Logistics and AAI Worldwide
Inc.) Main services such as international and domestic freight forwarding, custom
clearance and tariff consultancy and heavy haulage and general tracking

Tuesday | September 10, 2019

 Study the Custom Clearance Process by the Bureau of Custom of the
Philippines.

Wednesday | September 11, 2019

 Study some of the expected problem and challenges for the logistics process
and the industry itself

Thursday | September 12, 2019

 Research about Chinese working etiquette

Friday | September 13, 2019

 Entertain AAI Worldwide Query
 Holiday, no work in the afternoon

Saturday | September 14, 2019

 Holiday, no work.
 Weekly Learning and Findings ( Summary)

1. Some of the basic services of Logistics Companies in the Philippines are

Custom Clearance and Brokerage, Freight Forwarding, Eco zone and free
ports logistics, Fleet Distribution, Crane and Erection, Clinical Trial Depot,
Warehousing, liquid and project transportation.

2. Customs clearance work involves preparation and submission of

documentations required to facilitate export or imports into the country,
representing client during customs examination, assessment, payment of
duty and co taking delivery of cargo from customs after clearance along with
documents.
3. Here is some of the top challenges facing the logistics industry.

 Fuel Costs
 Business Process Improvement.
 Improved Customer Service.
 Economy.
 Driver Shortage & Retention.
 Government Regulations.
 Environmental Issues.
 Technology Strategy & Implementation.

4. Hierarchy to China's deep-set Confucian traditions, workplace rank is

more pronounced in Chinese companies than in western ones.
Lunchtime is very important in a Chinese workplace. Lunch breaks can
last from one to two hours, and it's best not to schedule any formal meetings
close to lunchtime. After lunch, most of the Chinese will probably take a short
nap ' napping is a typical part of the lunch break, and most office workers will
have a pillow or even a folding chair in their cubicle just for the occasion. The
lights in the office will typically be dimmed, and the air conditioning will be
turned off. While a tradition in Chinese offices, taking a nap during the day may
be uncommon for foreign employees. If you are not napping after lunch,
however, make sure not to make noise or disturb your sleeping colleagues.
 Meetings - While efficiency is usually the main priority in a western
workplace, interaction and communication prevail in a Chinese workplace. This
translates into frequent inter and intra department meetings and gatherings that
may seem counterproductive to foreign employees.