One Stop Shop allows online application for COVID-19 critical goods

Philippine importers seeking to import critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus…

Port congestion back with yard utilization at over 90%

Manila ports’ yard utilization has again shot up to over 90%, prompting…

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)…

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…

PEZA orders online validation of e-import permits

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has directed the continued online validation…

Cargoes overstaying beyond 30 days face abandonment under proposed order

The government is drafting an order requiring all cargoes overstaying at the…