Shippers don’t expect volume spike in Q3 peak season

Global box carriers are unlikely to find much respite from their troubles,…

BOC: Certain beverage imports require nod of Office of the Commissioner

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is now requiring importers to obtain…

BOC lays out guidelines for Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released guidelines operationalizing some sections…

PH port authorities issue guidelines on verified gross mass

Philippine port authorities have finally published rules that will implement the International…

Freight rates on Asia-Europe lane improving since April, research shows

Shipping spot rates have achieved large increases in recent weeks, particularly in…

BOC orders giving North Harbor authority to handle foreign cargo questioned

More questions are being asked about the propriety of Bureau of Customs…

RoRo fleet modernization, improved ship registry among recommended priorities at Marina

Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) administrator Dr. Maximo Mejia, Jr. is offering up…

CMA CGM’s stake in NOL rises to 78%

French shipping giant CMA CGM said it now owns about 78% of…

Carriers, shippers reject 37% tariff hike petition of Manila port operator

Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.’s (MNHPI) petition to impose a more than…

BOC lays out North Port rules for handling foreign cargo

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released a new order containing…