Cold stores nearly full, operators flag logistics problems post-ECQ

Cold chain facilities in the Philippines are almost at capacity, with operators…

Key points: BOC April 17 Live Updates

Key points from the Bureau of Customs PH‘s live updates on April 17…

BOC pushes waiver of storage, demurrage charges

The Bureau of Customs PH is strongly recommending the waiver of storage and demurrage…

Lines to waive demurrage if DO not issued within 24 hours of payment of charges

Foreign shipping lines calling the Philippines may not charge demurrage if they…

BOC-MICP open; what to do with shipments caught in e2m shutdown

Key points of the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) 10th live update on…

BOC’s e2m system fully operational again

The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Electronic-to-Mobile (e2m) system is now fully functional…

BOC issues guidelines on manual release of import shipment

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on April 8, 2020 issued a memo…

Feb imports dip 11.66% while exports rise 2.8%

The Philippines’ total merchandise trade in February 2020 reached US$12.46 billion, a…

BOC resorts to semi-manual processing of shipments as e2m remains impaired

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will implement a semi-manual process to effect…

Local shipping lines seek waiver of port charges amid COVID-19 woes

Quarantine restrictions are hampering operations of the domestic shipping industry, with carriers…