Importers see polls as a big boost

SUPER Green Lane (SGL) importers expect another strong performance this year due…

Coast Guard eyes stricter cargo weighing rules

THE Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) wants stricter guidelines when it comes to…

Soft business for bonded warehouse operators in 2010

BUSINESS for bonded warehouse operators will continue to be soft this year…

Ancillary fees worry local shipping lines

LOCAL carriers are unhappy over ancillary fees such arrastre and storage that…

Bureau Veritas joins Cotecna as bulk cargo surveyor

THE Committee for Accreditation of Cargo Surveying Companies (CACSC) has accredited another…

BOC misses 2009 target by P54B

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) posted a P53.81-billion shortfall in its 2009…

Task force on maritime safety to be formed

THE Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) will form a task force…

Law amending RA 9280 faces legal battle

AN association of professional customs brokers is looking at legal remedies to…

Standard cargo stowage system mulled

THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is proposing a standard cargo stowage system…

BOC risk management team gets more teeth

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is transforming its risk management group (RMG)…