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Fewer BOC forms to generate savings of P180M a year

The recently issued Customs Memorandum Order 29-2015, which scraps the need for…
  • September 10, 2015
  • 1 minute read

Sugar importer slapped with smuggling charge

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling-related cases against an importer…
  • September 10, 2015
  • 1 minute read

DHL Global Forwarding appoints new PH chief

Imran Shaikh is now the new head of logistics company DHL Global…
  • September 10, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Vietnam launches technical link to ASEAN Single Window

Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung led ceremonies implementing the country’s National…
  • September 9, 2015
  • 2 minute read

US-Asia box lines attempt ‘phased’ rate hikes October-December

Box carriers on the U.S.-Asia export trade lane announced plans to impose…
  • September 9, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Singapore, Hong Kong world’s most open economies—report

As global economic recovery continues to struggle, the largest business organization in…
  • September 9, 2015
  • 3 minute read

APMT buys control of 11 box terminals in Europe, LatAm

Maersk Group’s APM Terminals (APMT) will become a major stakeholder in 11…
  • September 9, 2015
  • 2 minute read

PH Customs goes paperless, scraps some import forms

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is moving toward a more paperless environment,…
  • September 8, 2015
  • 3 minute read

One-year freeze on PH anti-overloading law in effect

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has formally extended for…
  • September 8, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Mandatory consumption entry filing required for shipments where port of discharge is not final port of destination

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has tightened rules on transshipment with a…
  • September 8, 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
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
Marina honors Filipino seafarers, vows stronger support

Marina honors Filipino seafarers, vows stronger support

The Maritime Industry Authority led the national observance of the Day of…
  • 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

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

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
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
Press Releases
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
Marina honors Filipino seafarers, vows stronger support

Marina honors Filipino seafarers, vows stronger support

The Maritime Industry Authority led the national observance of the Day of…
  • June 25, 2026
  • 2 minute read