BOC forms task force to break Manila's sea, air port cargo logjam

BOC forms task force to break Manila’s sea, air port cargo logjam

Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno has constituted a high-level Technical Working Group and…
Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

When we talk about Philippine logistics, the conversation almost always defaults to…
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,…