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BOC revives plan for voluntary pre-shipment inspection of containers

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is planning to adopt a voluntary pre-shipment…
  • February 10, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PH port agencies, stakeholders brace for coronavirus fallout on cargoes, supply chain

Philippine port authorities and cargo transport service providers are anticipating a slowdown…
  • February 10, 2020
  • 5 minute read

Improved version of NVVS for adoption this year

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will continue to implement the National Value…
  • February 10, 2020
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BOC lists 9 trade facilitation initiatives for activation this year

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has identified nine policies for implementation this…
  • February 6, 2020
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Cebu airport posts 6.7% cargo drop, 11.3% passenger traffic growth in 2019

Cargo volume handled at Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA), the Philippines’ second busiest…
  • February 5, 2020
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PCG gets P15B budget for 2020; CAB, MARINA budgets slashed

Sister transport agencies Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA)…
  • February 5, 2020
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First cold exam area for meat, agri imports eyed at MICP

The first designated cold examination area (DCEA) for meat and agricultural imports…
  • February 4, 2020
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DOTr 2020 budget up 53%; rail projects dominate

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has been granted a budget of P83.065…
  • January 29, 2020
  • 3 minute read

Manila port operators seek shorter free storage period for containers

Port operators Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) and International Container Terminal Services, Inc.…
  • January 29, 2020
  • 3 minute read

PH releases national transport policy IRR

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) has released implementing rules and…
  • January 24, 2020
  • 5 minute read