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BOC open on weekends at MICP, Port of Manila

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will be open for operations on Saturdays…
  • July 3, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Trucks without franchises won’t face apprehension for a month —LTFRB

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) will observe a nationwide…
  • July 3, 2014
  • 1 minute read

PEZA and BOC e-Systems Data Integration

Serious efforts to integrate Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) e-Systems data with…
  • July 3, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Indonesia port users want rates in rupiah, Westports’ concession renewed

Logistics companies and ship owners in Indonesia are urging state-owned port operator…
  • July 2, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Strong air cargo growth ahead but profit to remain a challenge

Asia-Pacific airlines registered the best regional performance in air cargo volumes in…
  • July 2, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Damco-Asia, Hapag-Lloyd name new chief executives

Maersk Line’s Asia-Pacific regional CEO Thomas Knudsen has been appointed regional head…
  • July 2, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Cargo airline gets $322-M aid from Air China, Cathay Pacific

Air China Cargo, a joint venture between Air China and Cathay Pacific…
  • June 30, 2014
  • 1 minute read

Indonesia takes hard-line stance to ease Tanjung Priok port congestion

The Indonesian government announced it will impose stringent measures and harsh penalties…
  • June 30, 2014
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Asia-ECNA eastbound trade buoyant going into Q3, says Drewry

Cargo from Asia to the East Coast of North America continued to…
  • June 30, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Importer, broker accreditation extended

The Department of Finance (DOF) has extended the accreditation period for Philippine…
  • June 27, 2014
  • 3 minute read
Customs
BOC asserts Nepomuceno still leads after rumors of BCDA transfer

BOC asserts Nepomuceno still leads after rumors of BCDA transfer

The Bureau of Customs said it has not received any official directive…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Gov’t finalizes JAO on port issues, steps up immediate solutions

Port congestion: Govt finalizes JAO, adds quick fixes

Key government officials convened to advance concrete measures to resolve port congestion,…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
BOC-NAIA finds P89M worth of illegal drugs in abandoned parcels

BOC-NAIA finds P89M worth of illegal drugs in abandoned parcels

The Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport found 15.036 kilograms of suspected…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Gov’t finalizes JAO on port issues, steps up immediate solutions

Port congestion: Govt finalizes JAO, adds quick fixes

Key government officials convened to advance concrete measures to resolve port congestion,…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Matnog Port P2.2B expansion awarded to KKC-SB Construction JV

PPA awards P2.2B first phase of Matnog Port expansion

The Philippine Ports Authority awarded the P2.195-billion contract for the first phase…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Global container rates seen to soften in 2027: Xeneta Outlook

Global container rates seen to soften in 2027: Xeneta Outlook

Global container rates should soften in 2027, with average spot rates seen…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Aviation
Vietjet launches Clark-Ho Chi Minh City direct flights

Vietjet launches Clark-Ho Chi Minh City direct flights

Vietjet launched direct flights between Clark International Airport and Ho Chi Minh…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Cathay orders 14 more aircraft, mostly A330-900s

Cathay orders 14 more aircraft, mostly A330-900s

Cathay Group is buying 11 more Airbus A330-900 regional widebodies and 3…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
MacroAsia net income drops 42% on higher costs, LTP revamp

MacroAsia net income drops 42% on higher costs, LTP revamp

MacroAsia Corp. reported a consolidated net income of P669.6 million in the…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Opinion
The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

The Philippines Wants Digital Import Invoices. Will Foreign Suppliers Cooperate?

A Philippine importer can prepare for a new customs requirement. But what…
  • November 3, 2026
  • 4 minute read

Merry Christmas?

It’s said that in some cases, it doesn’t matter whether reality points…
  • November 1, 2026
  • 4 minute read
How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

How Integrated Cold Chain Logistics Can Boost Philippine Pork Industry

African Swine Fever (ASF) exposed a structural weakness in the Philippine pork…
  • October 28, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Ports/Terminals
PPA seizes P81.6M in illegal drugs, other contraband

PPA seizes P81.6M in illegal drugs, other contraband

The Philippine Ports Authority is intensifying security operations at ports nationwide, resulting…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Gov’t finalizes JAO on port issues, steps up immediate solutions

Port congestion: Govt finalizes JAO, adds quick fixes

Key government officials convened to advance concrete measures to resolve port congestion,…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
Vietjet launches Clark-Ho Chi Minh City direct flights

Vietjet launches Clark-Ho Chi Minh City direct flights

Vietjet launched direct flights between Clark International Airport and Ho Chi Minh…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Gov’t finalizes JAO on port issues, steps up immediate solutions

Port congestion: Govt finalizes JAO, adds quick fixes

Key government officials convened to advance concrete measures to resolve port congestion,…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx adds online duty, tax payment to PH import tool

FedEx’s Philippine import tool now lets importers pay duties and taxes online…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 2 minute read
BOC to require at least P2M bond from balikbayan box forwarders

BOC eyes P2M escrow deposit for deconsolidators

BOC is holding a public consultation on Nov 13 on a revised…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored

Tax Challenges Unique to Transportation and Logistics Businesses

Transportation and logistics companies differ from traditional storefront businesses because they operate…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 5 minute read

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
Economy
Gov’t finalizes JAO on port issues, steps up immediate solutions

Port congestion: Govt finalizes JAO, adds quick fixes

Key government officials convened to advance concrete measures to resolve port congestion,…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read
PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

PH imposes 60-day pork import curbs as local raisers lose P28B

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a 60-day restriction on pork imports…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

BOC seizes P524M agri products in Valenzuela warehouse

The Bureau of Customs – along with the National Bureau of Investigation,…
  • November 10, 2026
  • 3 minute read
Press Releases
PPA seizes P81.6M in illegal drugs, other contraband

PPA seizes P81.6M in illegal drugs, other contraband

The Philippine Ports Authority is intensifying security operations at ports nationwide, resulting…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 3 minute read
BOC asserts Nepomuceno still leads after rumors of BCDA transfer

BOC asserts Nepomuceno still leads after rumors of BCDA transfer

The Bureau of Customs said it has not received any official directive…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 2 minute read
Gov’t finalizes JAO on port issues, steps up immediate solutions

Port congestion: Govt finalizes JAO, adds quick fixes

Key government officials convened to advance concrete measures to resolve port congestion,…
  • November 11, 2026
  • 4 minute read