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Time to Brush Up on Your Customs Lingo

ACOS, SAD, IEIRD, OLRS, AEDS, NSW. If you believe you are very…
  • December 7, 2015
  • 2 minute read

BOC’s imports list for regulated goods sped up cargo release – USAID exec

The single authoritative list of rules and permits for regulated imports has…
  • December 7, 2015
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Co-Loading Act IRR ready in 2 months, assures Lina

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act…
  • December 7, 2015
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BOC, Marina chiefs issue warning against fraudsters

The heads of two Philippine agencies—Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and Bureau of…
  • December 7, 2015
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BOC lodges case vs 2 firms involved in P33M sugar smuggling

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed charges against two importers for…
  • December 7, 2015
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Indonesia unveils seventh economic stimulus policy as outlook trimmed

After a delay of several weeks, the Indonesian government finally announced the…
  • December 6, 2015
  • 3 minute read

ADB retains 2015-2016 growth forecasts for developing Asia

Despite some softening in prospects for the major industrialized countries, Asia’s developing…
  • December 6, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH multimodal transport and logistics industry roadmap in its final stages

Philippine transport stakeholders are calling for the crafting of an integrated long-term…
  • December 4, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Joining TPP will promote Malaysia’s best interests, study finds

Malaysia’s participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is in its national interest,…
  • December 4, 2015
  • 3 minute read

US seeks special desk dedicated to American investors at Indonesia’s investment board

Indonesia’s investment promotion board said it has received a request from the…
  • December 4, 2015
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read

BOC to open satellite office at NAIA Duty Free to break air cargo logjam

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. agreed to allow…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Maritime
HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

South Korean carrier HMM has secured top ratings from two of the…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for ro-ro, FMR connectivity plan

DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for $25M maritime connectivity project

The Department of Transportation signed the contract with the joint venture awarded…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation

BOC to open satellite office at NAIA Duty Free to break air cargo logjam

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. agreed to allow…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
WTO lists NSW, unified logistics pass as necessary trade reforms

WTO lists NSW, unified logistics pass as necessary PH trade reforms

The World Trade Organization recognized the strides made by the Philippines in…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry

NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry; one global tech firm suspends production

Air cargo congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport is disrupting semiconductor shipments…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Opinion
Arrastre operator liability for pilferage of container van

Arrastre Operator Liability for Pilferage of Container Van

Can the arrastre operator be held liable for pilferage sustained by a…
  • June 21, 2026
  • 3 minute read
The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

Smart Gatekeeping: The Strategic Realignment of Customs Accreditation

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently implemented a pivotal structural shift under…
  • June 16, 2026
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Take It to the Skies

Take It to the Skies

On paper, the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that hit southern Mindanao last week…
  • June 15, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for ro-ro, FMR connectivity plan

DoTr signs contract with Filipino-Dutch JV for $25M maritime connectivity project

The Department of Transportation signed the contract with the joint venture awarded…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read
3PL
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read

BOC to open satellite office at NAIA Duty Free to break air cargo logjam

Ninoy Aquino International Airport operator New NAIA Infra Corp. agreed to allow…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 4 minute read
NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry

NAIA air cargo crunch hits semiconductor industry; one global tech firm suspends production

Air cargo congestion at Ninoy Aquino International Airport is disrupting semiconductor shipments…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

ACTOO convenes industry partners to address high yard utilization

Manila, Philippines — Recognizing the critical role of truckers in maintaining the…
  • June 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service

MSC Upgrades Bayan Ko Service: Enhancing Cebu’s Global Connectivity

Bayan Ko Service: Hong Kong – Yantian – Shekou – Nansha –…
  • March 23, 2026
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AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

AISL manifesto of support to BOC commissioner Nepomuceno

The Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. (AISL), representing international container shipping…
  • November 26, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority completed a multi-city Japan investment mission, advancing…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to hold public consultation on draft order for foreign shipping line charges

BOC to hold public consultation on foreign shipping line charges draft order

The Bureau of Customs will hold a public consultation on its new…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

BOC orders 3 immediate measures to decongest Manila terminals

The Bureau of Customs ordered the immediate adoption of three measures to…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 5 minute read
Press Releases
HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

HMM retains top global ESG ratings for 3rd consecutive year

South Korean carrier HMM has secured top ratings from two of the…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

PEZA steps up Japan investment drive, secures expansion commitments

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority completed a multi-city Japan investment mission, advancing…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract extension until 2066 takes effect

Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd.’s contract extension for the management and operations…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read