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Port congestion

Port shutdown looms as overstaying cargoes clog Manila terminals

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has warned of a port shutdown if…
  • April 1, 2020
  • 6 minute read
Shipping container

BOC transferring 4,000 overstaying boxes from congested MICT

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is transferring 4,000 unclaimed containers from Manila…
  • March 30, 2020
  • 3 minute read

DOTr lines up measures for aviation sector, eyes rental holiday

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) is mapping out contingency measures to help…
  • March 28, 2020
  • 1 minute read
Vegetables coronavirus

As vegetables rot, DA works to hasten movement of agri-fishery goods

The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF)…
  • March 28, 2020
  • 2 minute read

BOC seizes P5M worth of overpriced PPE, alcohol products

The Bureau of Customs (BOC), assisted by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG),…
  • March 28, 2020
  • 1 minute read

MARINA appeals to domestic liners to keep rates steady

The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) is appealing to the “kindness and generosity”…
  • March 27, 2020
  • 2 minute read

BOC assures fast-tracked release of medical devices

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it will expedite release of imported…
  • March 27, 2020
  • 1 minute read

Only NAIA Terminal 1 to remain operational during ECQ

All remaining flights at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will operate out…
  • March 26, 2020
  • 2 minute read

PPA: No additional port charges due to ECQ

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it has not authorized the imposition…
  • March 25, 2020
  • 1 minute read

BOC-MICP closed, transactions online after staff tests positive for COVID-19

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) Manila International Container Port (MICP) building is…
  • March 25, 2020
  • 2 minute read