ICAO to gov’ts: be flexible with validity of aviation certifications to ensure safe operations

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is urging governments to be flexible…

COVID-19 crisis is aviation’s ‘darkest hour’—IATA  

Global passenger demand in February 2020 fell 14.1% compared to February 2019,…

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)…

Port congestion eases with Manila terminals’ yard utilization down to 75% from high of 98%

Shippers are starting to withdraw overstaying containers at Manila’s international container terminals,…

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…

Expiring PEZA service providers’ LOAs automatically extended

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has automatically extended all accredited service…
PortCalls April 1, 2020

PortCalls April 1, 2020 issue

Here’s our latest (April 1, 2020) issue of PortCalls. For other industry…

Authorized Economic Operator program guidelines issued

The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program for importers and exporters has been…