USTR cites ‘pervasive’ corruption, restrictive policies as PH investment barriers

Corruption, restrictive import policies, and delays in processing of permits and clearances…

BOC March collection up 3% from target

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) collected P37.654 billion in duties and…

PH immigration agency to create dedicated port unit, get additional staff

The Philippine Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the request…

Harbor Star 2016 profit jumps 49% on strong earnings from most services

Marine services provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) reported a 49%…

PH customs agents seize 4 marijuana pouches at Pasay warehouse

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently intercepted a package containing marijuana…

DOTr kicks off Oplan Biyaheng Ayos for Lenten break

To prepare for the influx of passengers during the Lenten season, the…

Pelindo urged to fast-track port project in Indonesia’s West Lombok

Indonesian Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has asked state-owned port operator PT…

Logistics facilities face growing security threat as industry goes 24/7/365

Port, road, rail, and air facilities in Australasia are increasingly looking at…

PPA consults stakeholders on 25-year port roadmap

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recently conducted a national ports summit to…

PH domestic trade keeps momentum in Q4 2016

The Philippines’ domestic trade sustained its positive performance in 2016, increasing 25.8%…