Customs modernization act now awaiting PH President’s signature

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) was transmitted on May 3…

MICT slashes by 50% booking fee for TABS high-demand slots

Rates for the high-demand zone under the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS)…

DTI lists excess charges PH forwarders should stop collecting

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is once again warning…

Indonesia eases registration rules for SMEs under 12th economic policy

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has announced the 12th tranche of the…

PH-EFTA free trade deal to bring down customs duties, trade barriers

The Philippines and member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)–Iceland,…

PH Feb imports propped up by strong domestic demand

Higher purchases of capital and consumer goods pushed imports up 1.2% in…

Queues at Manila port shorten as truckers get the hang of TABS

Truck arrivals have begun to spread out within the 24-hour period, weeks…

IMO adopts mandatory electronic exchange of shipping information

The mandatory electronic exchange of information on cargo, crew, and passengers has…

BOC chief welcomes call for probe on pork smuggling

Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina has thrown his support to a Lower House…

Advance manifest submission implemented on May 1

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) rules on advance manifest submission was implemented…