BOC cancels stuffing policy for export cargoes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has repealed a 2010 directive that requires…

Carriers scurry to move 30,000 empties out of Manila to avoid overstaying fees

Foreign shipping lines will be repositioning out of the Philippines as many…

World Bank study highlights policy barriers to PH shipping industry

Prohibitive policies that hinder open competition in the Philippines might be the…

Infrastructure best long-term remedy for PH road, port congestion—World Bank

The World Bank recommends investment in infrastructure as the long-term measure for…

Marina releases updated PH ship registry

A total of 116 vessels had been registered in the Philippines as…

ICTSI upgrades MICT tracking system

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has updated its online container-tracking system…

Two PH traders charged with smuggling in 1.3M kilos of glutinous rice

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling charges against two Cagayan…

Freight forwarder joint liability with ocean carrier

Is the freight forwarder solidarily liable with the ocean carrier?   Yes.…

BOC cuts empty container dwell time to 90 days

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has shortened the period within which it…

Port of Manila open during Papal visit

The Port of Manila (Manila International Container Terminal [MICT], South Harbor, North…