BIR’s 2015 priority: Automate accreditation of importers, brokers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to automate the accreditation process…

Cebu cargo throughput up 14% in first three quarters of 2014

Cargo traffic handled by Cebu ports rose 14.5% to 25.841 million metric…

Carriers scurry to move 30,000 empties out of Manila to avoid overstaying fees

Foreign shipping lines will be repositioning out of the Philippines as many…

World Bank study highlights policy barriers to PH shipping industry

Prohibitive policies that hinder open competition in the Philippines might be the…

Infrastructure best long-term remedy for PH road, port congestion—World Bank

The World Bank recommends investment in infrastructure as the long-term measure for…

Two PH traders charged with smuggling in 1.3M kilos of glutinous rice

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling charges against two Cagayan…

IMF: 2015 faces very strong headwind

Despite the boost from cheaper oil and stronger U.S. growth, global recovery…

Malaysia revisiting trade outlook as it predicts challenging 2015

The Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia said it…

Prepare for ‘considerable’ risks to economy in 2015, developing nations told

After growing by an estimated 2.6 percent in 2014, the global economy…

BOC cuts empty container dwell time to 90 days

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has shortened the period within which it…