What Will You Buy? How Will You Source?

In recent years, digital commerce has grown tremendously and this has greatly…

Preparing for Customs Audit, Ensuring Trade Compliance

Our previous article discussed the expanded powers of the Bureau of Customs…
PH freeport zone perks largely untapped—customs expert

PH freeport zone perks largely untapped—customs expert

Traders and investors are encouraged to take advantage of the trade benefits…

Import/Export Management: What You Need to Know (Part 2)

(Last of a two-part column. For the first part, click here.) Study Incoterms…

Import/Export Management: What You Need to Know

(First of a two-part series.) The massive growth in international trade and…

Genuine customs reform requires a mix of ingredients, says former BOC official

Aside from implementing the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA), there are…

Supply Chain Management Series: Ethics in Purchasing and Supply-Part II

For Part 1 of 2-part series, click here.   Instances of Unethical…

Supply Chain Management Series: Ethics in Purchasing and Supply—Part 1

This is the first article in our series on International Supply Chain…

The Evolving Role of Customs

Traditional Role of Customs Historically, customs administrations all over the world have…

Import 101: Frequently Asked Questions

In recent years e-commerce has grown exponentially, with many offshore purchases now…