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Draft PH order on entry process for imports set for public hearing

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have…
  • December 5, 2016
  • 3 minute read

BOC to PAL, Cebu Pacific: Pay OT of Mactan-Cebu airport workers

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) again called the attention of Philippine Airlines…
  • December 5, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH not leveraging FTAs to vault into new markets, says DTI

Philippine exporters should take advantage of the country’s various trade agreements to…
  • December 5, 2016
  • 3 minute read

DTI, DPWH team up to build roads connecting industrial hubs

The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Department of Public…
  • December 5, 2016
  • 2 minute read

Asia-Pacific drives robust traffic growth in October

The Asia-Pacific region was the catalyst for the higher volumes transported by…
  • December 5, 2016
  • 2 minute read

BOC’s Nov collection up 12% over target

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) surpassed its collection target for November…
  • December 3, 2016
  • 1 minute read

BOC continues to release meat imports despite DA recall of SPS permits

Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon reassured stakeholders there will be no port…
  • December 3, 2016
  • 4 minute read

PH brokers eye meeting with Customs chief over threat of disaccreditation

Customs brokers will seek an audience with Philippine Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon…
  • December 3, 2016
  • 2 minute read

World tariff guide adds new info on non-tariff measures, HS classification

The latest edition of the World Tariff Profiles—the annual report on tariff-based…
  • December 2, 2016
  • 2 minute read

PH potential as one of fastest growing e-commerce markets seen

The Philippines’ archipelagic landscape is a challenge to e-commerce, but faster inter-island…
  • December 1, 2016
  • 4 minute read
Customs
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DA seeks P300M to double ube production

DA eyes P300M to double ube output for export demand

The Department of Agriculture is seeking P300 million to expand ube production…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines Inc. extends its protest…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Maritime
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines Inc. extends its protest…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Aviation
BOI, ASAFA partner to grow PH sustainable aviation fuel

BOI, ASAFA partner to grow PH sustainable aviation fuel

The Board of Investments and the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association signed…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
PAL resumes Manila-Saipan nonstop flights on Oct 25

PAL resumes Manila-Saipan nonstop flights on Oct 25

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines will restore nonstop flights between Manila and Saipan…
  • October 5, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Opinion
Removing the Excise Tax Is Not Just For ‘The Rich’

Removing the Excise Tax Is Not Just For ‘The Rich’

Over the past fortnight the price of diesel, in particular, reached triple…
  • October 5, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Why Old Customs Orders Cannot Solve Today’s Shipping Woes

Why Old Customs Orders Cannot Solve Today’s Shipping Woes

The Philippine supply chain community is closely watching the impending Joint Administrative…
  • October 5, 2026
  • 3 minute read
The Most Expensive Freight Cost May Be the One You Never Invoice

The Most Expensive Freight Cost May Be the One You Never Invoice

Revenue leakage rarely arrives as one big mistake. It disappears through small…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines Inc. extends its protest…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

Brokers, truckers extend Manila ports protest to Day 2

The Practicing Customs Brokers Association of the Philippines Inc. extends its protest…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Sponsored

MIFFI becomes LOGISTEED Philippines

Building on a Trusted Foundation. Taking on the Future. After decades of…
  • October 1, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

BOC, AISL and World Shipping Council strengthen cooperation through dialogue conference on draft 2026 JAO

PASAY CITY, Philippines — 10 September 2026 — The Bureau of Customs…
  • September 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Quickflo powers dual-leg PH-India air charter

Quickflo powers dual-leg international air charter from PH to India then back to PH

Quickflo Forwarders, Inc., a proud member of the XLP Projects Network and…
  • September 2, 2026
  • 1 minute read
Economy
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
DA seeks P300M to double ube production

DA eyes P300M to double ube output for export demand

The Department of Agriculture is seeking P300 million to expand ube production…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Shipping lines, freight forwarders meet on container, port issues

Carriers, forwarders tackle empty container returns, other operational issues

The Association of International Shipping Lines and the Philippine Multimodal Transport and…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOI, ASAFA partner to grow PH sustainable aviation fuel

BOI, ASAFA partner to grow PH sustainable aviation fuel

The Board of Investments and the Asia Sustainable Aviation Fuel Association signed…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Ocean freight rates stay high with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates stay high in Oct with strong demand, lingering congestion

Ocean freight rates in October will stay high and likely rise further…
  • October 6, 2026
  • 3 minute read