17 Chinese suspects arrested in raid on warehouse filled with bogus cigarettes

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently caught 17 Chinese nationals allegedly involved…

Marina drafts bill pushing implementation of 5 IMO conventions as audit looms

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is beefing up preparations for the International…

Importer, broker, BOC employees in attempted smuggling of P13.5M worth of sugar charged

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed criminal charges against an importer,…

Cebu Pacific adds two more domestic routes from Clark

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific expands its footprint at Clark International Airport (CRK)…

Container port throughput index slips in June

After witnessing an all-time high in May 2018, the global container port…

Four ports, including MICP, get new BOC district collectors

Customs commissioner Isidro Lapeña has appointed four acting district collectors at the…

BOC seeks more funding for additional x-ray machines

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has asked the Lower House Committee on…

BIR asked to investigate unpaid taxes of foreign shipping lines

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will call on the Bureau…

Harbor Star expands operation to other ports with latest acquisition

Marine service provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSSI) has acquired 31%…

Draft amendment to domestic shipping act gets first pass in Lower House

The House of Representatives has approved on first reading a bill seeking…