PH climbs two notches in global logistics index

The Philippines climbed two places to 21st out of 50 of the world's most promising logistics markets in this year's Agility Emerging Markets Index (AEMI), but the country still lagged behind its neighbors in Southeast Asia.

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Under the 2026 AEMI, the Philippines obtained an overall score of 4.96, an improvement from last year's 4.91 when it placed 23rd in the ranking.

Conducted by global logistics firm Agility and market research firm Transport Intelligence Ltd. (Ti), the index ranks 50 economies for their potential as logistics markets and investment destinations.

AEMI provides policymakers with insight into how their markets fare on the global stage by highlighting their advantages, vulnerabilities, and investment opportunities.

Each economy's performance is measured using economic and trade data, social indicators, and transport development, as well as responses from over 500 industry executives.