RMC 9-2006: BIR Rules for Customs Brokers

TO those in the importing and logistics industry, it is common knowledge…

New Rules for Customs Assessment Disputes

THE Bureau of Customs (BoC) recently issued new rules gover-ning assessment disputes…

Customs overshoots Q1 target

THE Bureau of Customs has exceeded its first-quarter collection goal by more…

CCBI: Brokers must maintain independence at all times

CUSTOMS brokers may not be hired as in-house brokers under Republic Act…

Shipping lines can’t bid for North Harbor operations, management – PPA

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)is dropping an earlier plan to allow shipping…

DMAP: No price increases from members

DISTRIBUTION managers have no plans to increase prices just yet despite the…

PSB hopeful of cut in THC by second quarter

THE Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB)expects a reduction in the terminal handling charge…

PPA net income dips 14.3% to P2B from Jan to Nov

FOR the first 11 months of 2005, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA)…

Strategic Issues in International Logistics

IN the last two years, we have seen increasing consolidation, through mergers…

Tariff Reduction for ASEAN-China Free Trade Area

LAST January 12, 2006, the Philippine government issued EO No. 487, which…