BOC introduces new formula to simplify automobile tax collection

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released a new order that simplifies…

BIR requires importers, brokers to use eFPS to pay their taxes

Starting January 1, importers and customs brokers accredited by the Bureau of…

DOTC preps list of infrastructure initiatives as Aquino admin winds down

The Philippine government is drawing up a list of “game-changing” infrastructure projects…

ICTSI sets aside $73M as extra fund for expansion programs in 2015

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) will be appropriating US$73 million of…

Nearly 50% of transport firms provide logistics support services — PH census

A total of 2,327 establishments were engaged in transport and storage in…

DTI agency cracks down on shady freight forwarders, consolidators

The Department of Trade and Industry-Fair Trade Enforcement Bureau (DTI-FTEB) has filed…

Asian terminals to benefit most from strong world box traffic in 2015

Asia-based container port operators are expected to strike pay dirt in 2015…

2015 could produce higher profit for more box shipping lines

Despite record vessel deliveries, the container shipping industry is expected to improve…

Malaysia’s economy seen to cool to 4.7% in 2015

The Malaysian economy’s expansion is predicted to slip to 4.7 percent in…

OOCL’s latest 8,888-TEU ship to sail on transpac loop

Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) christened its newest 8,888-TEU newbuilding…