PortCalls April 13, 2020 issue

The latest issue (April 13, 2020) of PortCalls. For other updates, visit…

PPA issues procedures for quick release of cargoes

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) rules implementing the joint administrative order (JAO) adopting…

BOC’s e2m system fully operational again

The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Electronic-to-Mobile (e2m) system is now fully functional…

PPA extends validity of all permits amid lockdown extension

The validity of all Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) permits that have expired…

DPDHL withdraws 2020 earnings guidance due to pandemic-driven uncertainty

Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) has announced it is withdrawing its 2020 earnings…
Rapidpass

RapidPass ID offers easy checkpoint access for ECQ frontliners

The RapidPass, an online identification system to ease frontliners’ and essential workers’…

BOC-MICP operations almost back to normal

Operations of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) have…

Cargo clearance may be accomplished in 24 hours, says BOC

Assuming all import documents are in order, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)…

Only PNP can inspect cargo vehicles, and only if absolutely necessary

Only the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG) may inspect cargo vehicles…

JAO fast tracks release of cargoes to address port congestion

The Philippine government is expediting release of containers to prevent port congestion…