BOC issues guidelines on manual release of import shipment

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on April 8, 2020 issued a memo…

Local shipping lines seek waiver of port charges amid COVID-19 woes

Quarantine restrictions are hampering operations of the domestic shipping industry, with carriers…

Stakeholders asked to relodge Apr 6 entries due to e2m glitch

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) requested stakeholders to cancel and re-lodge entries…

Port congestion back with yard utilization at over 90%

Manila ports’ yard utilization has again shot up to over 90%, prompting…

BOC-MICP operations almost back to normal

Operations of the Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) have…

Cargo clearance may be accomplished in 24 hours, says BOC

Assuming all import documents are in order, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)…

Port congestion eases with Manila terminals’ yard utilization down to 75% from high of 98%

Shippers are starting to withdraw overstaying containers at Manila’s international container terminals,…

JAO fast tracks release of cargoes to address port congestion

The Philippine government is expediting release of containers to prevent port congestion…

Expiring PEZA service providers’ LOAs automatically extended

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has automatically extended all accredited service…

PEZA orders online validation of e-import permits

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has directed the continued online validation…