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Anti-COVID-19 measures in place at PPA facilities

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is implementing measures to prevent and control…
  • May 19, 2020
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BOC-MICP now accepting hard copy of some entries

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) is now accepting…
  • May 19, 2020
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Application for strategic goods export license begins in July

The Strategic Trade Management Office (STMO) will accept applications for authorization/license to…
  • May 5, 2020
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PMTLAI Cebu seeks exemption from cross-border restrictions

The Philippine Multimodal Transport and Logistics Association, Inc. (PMTLAI) Cebu Chapter is…
  • April 29, 2020
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Should transfer of overstaying containers now stop? BOC looks into issue

The Bureau of Customs, in coordination with the Philippine Ports Authority, is…
  • April 23, 2020
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Clamor grows for waiver of port fees, extended free storage

Cargo industry stakeholders are seeking port concessions, including suspension of demurrage payment,…
  • April 20, 2020
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Cold stores nearly full, operators flag logistics problems post-ECQ

Cold chain facilities in the Philippines are almost at capacity, with operators…
  • April 18, 2020
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Lines to waive demurrage if DO not issued within 24 hours of payment of charges

Foreign shipping lines calling the Philippines may not charge demurrage if they…
  • April 14, 2020
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BOC resorts to semi-manual processing of shipments as e2m remains impaired

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will implement a semi-manual process to effect…
  • April 8, 2020
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Local shipping lines seek waiver of port charges amid COVID-19 woes

Quarantine restrictions are hampering operations of the domestic shipping industry, with carriers…
  • April 8, 2020
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