BOC issues guidelines on e-CP System for vehicle imports

BOC issues guidelines on e-certificate of payment for vehicle imports

The Bureau of Customs has released  guidelines for the recently-launched Electronic Certificate…
Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Poro Point consultancy proposal deadline moved to March 30

Deadline for submission of technical proposals for consultancy services of the Poro…
Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Upgrade works for ICTSI’s NorthPort ahead of schedule

Structural works on the second and third 42.5-meter segments of NorthPort’s Pier…
GCC Lane Crisis

GCC Lane Crisis: The $800 ‘End of Voyage’ Reality

The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed to major commercial traffic following…
Global container trade starts 2026 strong with 4% rise in Jan

Global container trade starts 2026 strong with 4% rise in Jan

Global container trade reached 16.03 million TEUs in January 2026, up 4%…
Cargo trucks to raise rates or halt operations as diesel price spirals

Cargo trucks to raise rates or halt operations as diesel price spirals

Trucking firms are either raising their rates or looking at stopping operations…
BOC starts collecting safeguard duty for imported cement

BOC starts collecting safeguard duty for imported cement

The Bureau of Customs has started implementing the safeguard duty for imported…
PH suspends poultry imports from Indiana over bird flu

PH suspends poultry imports from Indiana over bird flu

Department of Agriculture imposed a temporary ban on poultry imports from the…
MARINA launches random checks of ships nationwide

MARINA launches random checks of ships nationwide

The Maritime Industry Authority will launch a nationwide validation inspection of domestic…
BOC adopts 4-day onsite work schedule

BOC adopts 4-day onsite work schedule

The Bureau of Customs is adopting a four-day onsite, one-day work-from-home arrangement…