Updated version of WCO Data Model in the works

The World Customs Organization’s Data Model Projects Team (DMPT) met recently as…

AEO share in Vietnam’s 2016 I/E revenue reached $94B

Vietnam’s authorized economic operators (AEOs) contributed US$94 billion to the country’s aggregate…

Optimism high for APAC freight forwarding market—survey

Higher ocean and air freight volumes are expected on key lanes to…

BOC revives plan to require pre-shipment inspection on containers

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is again holding public consultations on…

BOC lays down rules for clearance of postal matters

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released rules on the clearance…

CMA CGM delivers $86M profit, brings APL to black

French shipping group CMA CGM registered a consolidated net income of US$86…

Cathay Pacific retrenches hundreds under restructuring plan

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways announced May 22 it will…

Asia-Pacific airlines sustained earnings growth in 2016

Regional airlines of Asia-Pacific posted US$6.9 billion in combined net earnings for…

Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act IRR takes effect in June

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released the implementing rules and…

Higher growth for APEC economies in the near term

New trade and growth data offer positive signs for the Asia-Pacific region,…