BOC sets rules on negotiated sale of forfeited goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued procedures for the disposition of…

Cold storage facility guards authorized to disarm customs e-seal

Security guards on duty at cold storages may disarm the customs electronic…

BOC deploys projects to stabilize E2M

While awaiting a new customs system, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is…

Port users take united stand against PPA arrastre, OOG rate proposals

Multisectoral port stakeholders are jointly opposing the Philippine Ports Authority’s (PPA) proposal…

Instant valuation upgrade not first line of action for customs appraisers

Customs appraisers should not immediately upgrade valuation of shipments when there is…

BOC sets Q4 collection goal

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has set a collection target of P139.644…

Bataan Freeport to enhance trade services via automated systems

The Authority of the Freeport Area of Bataan (AFAB) is working on…

PPA eyes arrastre rates, other charges on empties, OOG cargoes

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is proposing to prescribe arrastre rates on…

Shippers, port users buck use of Manila domestic terminal quay cranes

A broad sector of industry groups is asking the Philippine Ports Authority…

COVID, foreign ownership bill temper local shipowners’ investment drive

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the possibility of 100% foreign ownership in…