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…

SBMA opens cruise passenger terminal

THE Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) recently opened the Global Passenger Terminal,…

Regional ports surpass customs collection targets

FOUR of the country’s regional ports topped the list of commercial gateways…

New Rules for Imported Alcohol and Tobacco Products

A year ago, a new law governing alcohol and tobacco products was…

Voluntary Disclosure/Payment of Additional Customs Duties

AS previously written, more than 100 companies to date have been issued…

IATA: 11-month freight traffic up 2.8%

IATA:11-month freight traffic up 2.8% THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently…

Government to scrap import duty on vehicles run by alternative fuel

THE Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that the National Economic and Development…

New Customs chief’s vow

NAPOLEON MORALES has promised to strictly implement regulations and procedures and work…

PPA to DMAP: 15% cargo handling hike above board

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) finally broke its silence on allegations of…