Use of customs broker services should be optional—WCO

The World Customs Organization (WCO) said customs brokers’ services should be made…

DTI eyes launch of PH logistics master plan by yearend

The Philippines’ first National Logistics Master Plan (NLMP) is expected to be…

APEC study highlights new areas for further lowering trade costs

The Philippines stands to benefit from finding new ways to further cut…

Strong intra-APAC trade projected to reshape global supply chains

Six Asian emerging economies (The Asian 6) are expected to be at…

PH eyes development of sea linkages to boost Mindanao growth

The Philippine government is developing and enhancing certain sea routes connecting Mindanao…

PH Customs modernization act signed into law

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on May 30 signed into law the long-awaited…

New PH law tags agricultural smuggling as economic sabotage

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III on May 23 signed into law a…

IMO gives 3-month leeway in implementation of VGM

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) is allowing governments…

Confusion high over new container weighing rule, says Drewry

With just over a month to go before a new safety regulation…

BOC orders manual processing for PEZA transhipments while e2m slowdown persists

Transhipment applications from Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators will have to…