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Truck ban exemption for TABS users not yet in effect

Truckers with Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS) reservations at Manila ports are…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Torres leads new set of PISFA officers

The Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) has elected its new officers…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 1 minute read

Still no certifying body for PH multimodal transport operators

Multimodal transport operators operating in the Philippines may have to wait until yearend…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Vietnam says palpable gains from new tax, customs reforms

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MOF) has successfully carried out comprehensive reforms in…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Use of GoFast for smooth return of empty containers pushed

Customs brokers and truckers are being encouraged to register with and use…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Exemption of arrastre operator from negligence rule

Can the arrastre operator be exempt from the presumption of the fault/negligence…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

More PH importers, brokers accredited

A total of 13,483 importers and customs brokers have been accredited with…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 1 minute read

BOC eyes another revamp involving underperformers, including district collectors

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is planning another wave of reshuffle that…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Small forwarders urged to leverage new technology to outsmart market leaders

As large forwarders continue to expand in size and clout, independent small…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Singapore’s factory output records third month of decline

Singapore’s manufacturing activity shrank in September, the third straight month of decline…
  • October 5, 2015
  • 3 minute read
Customs

BOC to open satellite area 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
BOC reassigns 3 lawyers in latest shuffle

BOC reassigns 3 lawyers in latest shuffle

Atty. Jonathan Mengullo moves from the Post Clearance Audit Group to Chief…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 1 minute read
BOC, partner agencies net P860M in illicit cigarettes in Cebu

BOC, partner agencies net P860M in illicit cigarettes in Cebu

An inter-agency operation led by the Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu led…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd.’s contract extension for the management and operations…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
IMO halts seafarer evacuation after Iran attacks ship in Hormuz

IMO halts seafarer evacuation after Iran attacks ship in Hormuz

Evacuation of seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf has been halted after…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CMA CGM named anew Best Global Shipping Line in AFLAS Awards

CMA CGM named anew Best Global Shipping Line in AFLAS Awards

French container giant CMA CGM has been recognized as the Best Global…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Aviation

BOC to open satellite area 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
  • 2 minute read
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
ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

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

BOC to open satellite area 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
3PL

BOC to open satellite area 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
DICT launches virtual license for delivery service riders

DICT launches virtual license for delivery service riders

The Department of Information and Communications Technology on June 23 launched the…
  • June 23, 2026
  • 2 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
  • 1 minute read
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
IMO halts seafarer evacuation after Iran attacks ship in Hormuz

IMO halts seafarer evacuation after Iran attacks ship in Hormuz

Evacuation of seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf has been halted after…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read

BOC to open satellite area 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
BOC, partner agencies net P860M in illicit cigarettes in Cebu

BOC, partner agencies net P860M in illicit cigarettes in Cebu

An inter-agency operation led by the Bureau of Customs-Port of Cebu led…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

ICTSI subsidiary’s Melbourne port contract until 2066 takes effect

Victoria International Container Terminal Ltd.’s contract extension for the management and operations…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
IMO halts seafarer evacuation after Iran attacks ship in Hormuz

IMO halts seafarer evacuation after Iran attacks ship in Hormuz

Evacuation of seafarers stuck in the Persian Gulf has been halted after…
  • June 26, 2026
  • 2 minute read
CMA CGM named anew Best Global Shipping Line in AFLAS Awards

CMA CGM named anew Best Global Shipping Line in AFLAS Awards

French container giant CMA CGM has been recognized as the Best Global…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read