BOC hits 2020 rice tariff collection target 5 months early

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) zipped past its P10-billion rice tariff collection…

Cebu airport posts 45% less cargo in first semester

Cargo shipped through Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) dropped 45% in the first…

2019 a healthy year for airports before pandemic struck—report

The airport industry had a healthy year in 2019 but now faces…

BOC denies arbitrary adoption of rules on clerical errors

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) rejected claims it was “arbitrarily” penalizing stakeholders,…

Containers for Subic inspection require padlock in lieu of anti-pilferage seal

Companies with containers subject to inspection at Subic port must provide a…

STMO accepts license application to export strategic goods

The Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO) is now accepting applications for authorization/license…

Kuehne + Nagel reports profit for air cargo, loss for sea freight in H1

Kuehne + Nagel Group reported an overall decline in net turnover and…

PortCalls July 22, 2020 issue

Our latest issue of PortCalls (July 22, 2020). Stories include: BOC issues…

BOC issues rules on seizure, forfeiture proceedings

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued an order covering seizure and…