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Customs modernization act encounters a bump

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) does not expect Congress to hear the…
  • May 4, 2009
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APEC eyes more liberalization for transport industry

SENIOR transport officials of the Asia-Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) reaffirmed their commitment…
  • May 4, 2009
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Cargo throughput dip lower than expected in Jan-Feb

THE country’s cargo throughput dropped 7.64% in the first two months of…
  • May 4, 2009
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BOC eyes other sources for modernization plan loan

IN case the $51-million loan application for its modernization program with the…
  • April 1, 2009
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Local carriers downgrade revenue, volume targets

MEMBERS of the Philippine Liner Shipping Association (PLSA) are likely to revise…
  • April 1, 2009
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BOC rakes in P551M from container security fees

CONTAINER security fees (CSF) under the Bureau of Customs (BOC)’s x-ray inspection…
  • February 2, 2009
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Crisis hits hard warehouse operators, SGL importers

MEMBERS of the Customs Bonded Warehouse Operators Confederation (CBWOC) are now handling…
  • February 2, 2009
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PPA increases port tariff, domestic wharfage fees

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has increased port tariff and domestic wharfage…
  • January 5, 2009
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CTAP sees cutthroat competition in 2009

THE Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) expects cutthroat competition…
  • December 1, 2008
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BOC NAIA requires consolidation electronic manifest submission

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is requiring the mandatory submission of electronic…
  • November 3, 2008
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