Smart Customs Has No Passport

Smart Customs Has No Passport

I stood in a room at Shanghai Customs University as a Member…

Fears, Anxieties, and Valid Concerns

There’s this development over the last few months that I didn’t think…
Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Red Sea May Reopen But Forwarders Should Not Rush Back to Old Promises

Some carriers may start using the Suez route again. That sounds like…
When the Cargo Stops Moving: Why Customs Brokers Need a Business Continuity Plan

When the Cargo Stops Moving: Why Customs Brokers Need a Business Continuity Plan

Global trade in 2026 no longer moves on predictable rails. Tariff volatility,…
It Takes More than Logistics

It Takes More than Logistics

The Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal is home to one of the first…
Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

Southern Luzon: The Logistics Spine the Philippines Has Been Waiting For

When we talk about Philippine logistics, the conversation almost always defaults to…
Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs Filing Is Moving Before Loading

Customs work is moving earlier. For many lanes, it no longer starts…
From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO's Evolving Draft

From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO’s Evolving Draft

A necessary caveat first: the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Yard Utilization…
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…

Between the Cargo and the Crisis

From vulnerability to resilience – this is more than a conference theme.…