China Customs rolls out system for quick release of e-commerce shipments

Yiwu Customs House in China has successfully implemented the one-day release of…

Gov’t, ADB scale down 2016 growth estimates for Indonesia

The government and the House of Representatives (DPR) of Indonesia have agreed…

CMTA approved on second reading

The Lower House on September 23 has approved on second reading House…

Indonesian gov’t to lower 2016 economic growth ambitions

The government of Indonesia is looking at setting a more realistic growth…

BOC’s Jan-Aug collection up 1%

The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) revenue collection for the first eight months…

CMTA approval on 2nd reading seen this week

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) is expected to be approved…

Indonesia hard put to hit customs collection target

The Customs agency of Indonesia is unlikely to meet its excise and…

PPA bans bagging, rebagging of bulk cargoes at quays

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is no longer allowing the bagging and…

Bank Indonesia cuts 2016 GDP forecast; August exports dip

For the second time, the central bank has cut its 2016 forecast…

Carriers gear up for int’l policy on container weight verification

Foreign shipping lines operating in the Philippines have started preparing for the…