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Stop debates, pass Customs modernization act — solon

The Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) will modernize the Bureau of…
  • September 29, 2015
  • 3 minute read

All systems go for Manila ports’ online terminal booking facility

Manila South Harbor operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) said it’s all systems…
  • September 29, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH AirAsia growth seen to resume in 2016

Following the recent completion of the prolonged merger with Zest Airways, Philippines…
  • September 29, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Harbour Centre accused of hoarding NFA rice

A consumer group is asking the National Food Authority (NFA) to look…
  • September 29, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Thai central bank cuts GDP, export targets

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has lowered the gross domestic product (GDP)…
  • September 28, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Developing Asia’s GDP growth pace moderating, says ADB

Growth forecasts for developing Asia have been revised down to 5.8% in…
  • September 28, 2015
  • 3 minute read

PH maritime trade busy with more ships on shore

The number of domestic vessels plying Philippine waters increased 8.6% to 22,034…
  • September 28, 2015
  • 4 minute read

IATA issues latest rules on dangerous goods transport

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released the 57th edition of…
  • September 28, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Vietnam says new Customs law bringing positive changes a year after

The General Department of Vietnam Customs (GDVC) said that a year after…
  • September 28, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH Customs asked to publish online import prices of commonly smuggled goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) was urged over the weekend to declare…
  • September 28, 2015
  • 2 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
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
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
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

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
ICTSI Brasil Terminal acquires 2 new quay cranes for larger vessels

ICTSI’s Rio Brasil Terminal acquires 2 new quay cranes

Rio Brasil Terminal has taken delivery of two new quay cranes as…
  • June 24, 2026
  • 2 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
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
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