Emerging Asia to lead global growth in 2014-2015—IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said yesterday that Emerging Asia is expected…

Easing of cabotage, LPS cost borne by gov’t among Northern Mindanao shippers’ wish list

The Northern Mindanao shipping community has outlined a wish list for the…

Northern Mindanao port users call for relocation of CDO cargo inspection area

A Bureau of Customs (BOC) technical working group is looking into the…

OECD: GDP growth to decelerate to 2.4% by 2050

A slowdown in global economic growth and a continuing rise in income…

Manila extends truck ban window by one more hour

The City of Manila has added another hour to the nighttime window…

PCCI pushes solutions to port congestion, including 1- to 2-month lifting of truck ban

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has identified short and…

Private sector welcomes government measures on port congestion, truck ban

Port stakeholders welcomed Philippine government moves to address the issue of port…

VAT exemption on imported shipping equipment expires

The 10-year period prescribing incentives for the importation of shipping equipment ended…

Post-entry audit guidelines set

The Department of Finance (DOF) has issued Department Order (DO) No. 44-2014…

Less than a fifth of PH brokers, importers accredited by BOC

An estimated 17% of the almost 15,000 licensed customs brokers and importers…