The logistics business has emerged as a critical industry during the coronavirus pandemic, one of a list of about 10 business sectors that, in order to prevent a complete economic and social collapse, must be kept operating at full capacity no matter what conditions the pandemic imposes on the country.

In the past several months, a few companies in the logistics business have admirably risen to the occasion, providing a vital lifeline for consumers and suppliers alike. LBC, perhaps the best-known brand of shipping and related services in the Philippines, is not, however, one of those companies.