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RP an ‘over performer’ in logistics

AFTER saying the Philippines had one of the highest logistics costs in…
  • January 20, 2010
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Forwarders want manifest submitted after vessel arrival

INTERNATIONAL freight forwarders are asking the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to change…
  • January 20, 2010
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Body formed to randomly check vessels

THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) recently formed a task force…
  • January 18, 2010
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BOC eyes exemption from appointments ban

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking exemption from the Commission on…
  • January 18, 2010
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PISFA: Asia offers much growth potential

INTERNATIONAL seafreight forwarders operating in the Philippines see the Asian market as…
  • January 18, 2010
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PPA to enforce ban on construction of new ports adjacent to North Harbor

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will not allow expansion or construction of…
  • January 18, 2010
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North Harbor takeover pushed back to Feb 15

New schedule of cargo handling tariff at the port now in effect…
  • January 18, 2010
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PPA scraps 50% wharfage fee discount for exporters

BEGINNING this month, exporters are now paying the full wharfage fee. Philippine…
  • January 13, 2010
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November exports up 5.1%

PHILIPPINE exports finally posted an increase in November after ten consecutive months…
  • January 13, 2010
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Exporters ask: Where’s the ESF?

PHILIPPINE exporters are seeking the immediate release of the export support fund…
  • January 13, 2010
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