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…

New guidelines on customs duty, tax refund effective Oct 9

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) No.…

BOC implements ASEAN self-certification scheme

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has laid out guidelines to execute the…

BOC establishes rules for duty-free store, warehouse operations

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No.…