Trade flags firm 2023

China ports’ SEA trade flags firm 2023 growth

Surging trade with Southeast Asian neighbors is the latest sign that China’s…
BOC applies safeguard duty on HDPE imports

BOC applies safeguard duty on HDPE imports

The Bureau of Customs is implementing a safeguard duty on high-density polyethylene…
Marcos approves Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028

Marcos approves Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has signed an executive order approving the Philippine…
Strategic goods commodity classification a must before STMO registration

Strategic goods commodity classification a must before STMO registration

Stakeholders should properly classify their items, software, or technology on the National…
PPA lacks jurisdiction over containers outside its ports, stakeholders insist

PPA lacks jurisdiction over containers outside its ports, stakeholders insist

The Philippine Ports Authority’s jurisdiction over containers is only within its ports…
Dumaguete port operator seeks 20.2% hike in cargo-handling tariff

Dumaguete port operator seeks 20.2% hike in cargo-handling tariff

Prudential Customs Brokerage Services, Inc. is seeking a 20.2% adjustment in cargo-handling…
Robust Q4 lifts Philippines’ 2022 GDP growth to 7.6%

Robust Q4 lifts Philippines’ 2022 GDP growth to 7.6%

The Philippines 2022 GDP growth of 7.6% beats forecasts as economy surprises…
CCBI, CTAP support PPA container monitoring system

CCBI, CTAP support PPA container monitoring system

The Chamber of Customs Brokers and Confederation of Truckers Association of the…
PH trade shrinks 9.9% in Dec as imports, exports drop

PH trade shrinks 9.9% in Dec as imports, exports drop

The Philippines’ external trade shrank 9.9% in December 2022, its first contraction…
More cold storages planned to lower onion prices

More cold storages planned to lower onion prices

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says more cold storage facilities will be built…