Shipping lines call PPA proposed Tier 2 port rates “insensitive”

Philippine Liner Shipping Association members described as “insensitive” the Philippine Ports Authority’s…

PortCalls March 21, 2022

Our latest issue (PortCalls_March 21, 2022). Stories include: BOC lists incidental fees…
Automatic accreditation importers

Automatic extension of importer, broker accreditation mulled

A planned customs order seeks to allow automatic extension of accreditation of…

Cathay Pacific joins other major Asian carriers in skirting Russia  

Hong Kong flag carrier taking longer routes to Europe that stretch flight…
Port of Long Beach

US gov’t unveils FLOW initiative to improve supply chain

Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) is a freight information exchange initiative designed…
Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero

BOC proposes voluntary pre-shipment inspection of agri goods

The Bureau of Customs is proposing a pre-shipment inspection of containerized agricultural…
PAL president Stanley Ng

PAL eyes more hybrid flights, last-mile deliveries to boost cargo business

Philippine Airlines will continue to develop all-cargo markets and operate more hybrid…

BOC lists incidental fees off-dock, off-terminal operators may charge consignees

The Bureau of Customs has identified pass-on charges off-dock and off-terminal operators…

ATI’s P5B capex earmarked for Manila, Batangas ports upgrade

Asian Terminals’ P5-billion capex in 2022 will be for continuous upgrades of…

BOC introduces system for tracking of seized, forfeited goods

The Bureau of Customs is implementing the Offense Management System to track…