WTO lowers world trade forecast for 2016-17 as merchandise volume falls sharply

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has revised downward its forecast for world…

Asia on course for 5.7% GDP growth in 2016 and 2017, says ADB

Developing Asia is expected to grow steadily despite external pressures and should…

S Korea’s Aug sea cargo dips; HK July exports fall

Cargo processed at South Korean seaports shrank nearly 6% in August from…

‘K’ Line lambasts bankruptcy rumors, threatens legal action

Japanese ocean carrier Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. or “K” Line has refuted…

Don’t rule out customs brokers yet, says industry expert

Although the engagement of their services will eventually become optional, customs brokers…

Complicated PH clearance processes to warrant use of customs brokers by multinationals

Multinational companies will likely continue to engage the services of customs brokers…

PH carriers seek more methodical Marina vessel inspections

The Philippine Inter-Island Shipping Association (PISA) has called for a more organized…

Vietnam deletes ineffective provisions in several customs policies

Vietnam’s Minister of Finance (MOF) has signed an order voiding mandates in…

Maersk split-up unlikely to improve its growth prospects, says Fitch

The decision of A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S to divide itself into two independent…

Transport sector part of DAP program eyeing 25% cut in business regulatory yoke

The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) has started a program meant…