Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs work is moving earlier. For many lanes, it no longer starts…
Rhenus expands warehousing footprint in the Philippines

Rhenus expands warehousing footprint in the Philippines

Rhenus Philippines is expanding its warehousing footprint with a new facility in…
From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO's Evolving Draft

From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO’s Evolving Draft

A necessary caveat first: the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Yard Utilization…
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…

BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…
New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

New district collector takes helm at BOC-Port of Cebu

Atty. Zsae Carrie De Guzman assumed office as the new District Collector…
BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

BOC beats June target, pushes first-half surplus to ₱11.5B

The Bureau of Customs collected ₱491.748 billion from January to June 2026,…
Manila's Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: What Needs to Happen

Editor’s Note: This is the last of a 3-part PortCalls series on…
Manila's Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

Manila’s Cargo Crisis: Capacity Crunch at the Airport

(Editor’s Note: This is part 2 of a 3-part PortCalls series on…