WCO chief: BOC needs to combine clear vision with IT to raise efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) underscores the need for the Philippine Bureau…

PH Customs at A Crossroads (Part II)

This is the second part of a four-part article outlining the major…

BOC eyes P24M from auction of assorted goods

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) expects to net P23.759 million from…

NAIA cargo volumes up 6%, Mactan-Cebu’s down 32% in 1H

The Philippines’ two main aviation gateways—Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and Mactan-Cebu International…

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…

PH Customs At A Crossroads

This is a four-part article outlining the major problems confronting the Philippine…

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…