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The Bureau of Customs suspended the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo as a deconsolidator or consignee for sixty days
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The company had failed to settle outstanding duties and taxes
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The BOC said the move ensures accountability among freight forwarding companies
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) suspended the accreditation of Makati Express Cargo, Inc. (MECI) as a deconsolidator or consignee for sixty days.
The suspension follows MECI’s failure to comply with directives contained in the Show Cause Order issued on October 23, 2025.
The order required the company to settle its outstanding duties and taxes and to explain within three days why its accreditation should not be revoked and its transactions with the Bureau prohibited.
In a statement, the BOC said the move is part of its continuing commitment to protect the welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and ensure accountability among freight forwarding companies.
“The Bureau of Customs will continue to enforce accountability and protect the welfare of our OFWs,” said Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno.
“We remain committed to ensuring that all forwarding companies comply with customs laws and that our kababayans can trust that their hard-earned shipments reach their families safely and without delay.”
Prior to the suspension, reports have surfaced indicating MECI had numerous containers of balikbayan boxes left unclaimed and unpaid across several ports, including in Cebu, Manila International Container Port, and Davao. Some of these containers were found to have been overstaying for an extended period, with several already declared abandoned, the BOC said.
In coordination with the Department of Migrant Workers, the BOC added it continues to monitor and take appropriate measures to ensure the affected balikbayan boxes are properly accounted for and delivered to their intended recipients.
The BOC said it will also explore avenues to endorse the matter to the Department of Trade and Industry for appropriate action on MECI’s accreditation with the agency.
