BOC boosts trade facilitation in 2025

BOC boosts trade facilitation in 2025 through digitalization, policy reforms and stronger partnerships

(This article is part of a special PortCalls supplement for the Bureau…
BOC-Davao destroys P235M worth of seized cigarettes

BOC-Davao destroys P235M worth of seized cigarettes

The Bureau of Customs-Port of Davao carried out the condemnation and destruction…
PUCP, PHILEXPORT oppose higher fees with new CPS rollout

PUC, PHILEXPORT oppose fees under proposed customs processing system

Two industry groups expressed support for the Bureau of Customs’ proposed new…
UPC seeks BOC intervention on reefer saturation at MICT

UPC seeks BOC intervention on reefer saturation at MICT

The United Portusers Confederation of the Philippines, Inc. called on the Bureau…
PCCBI lists steps, policy changes to address recurrent yard congestion

PCCBI recommends cut in empties dwell time to ease yard congestion

The Philippine Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. is recommending a cut in…
BOC collects P81.7B in Jan, higher than target and YoY

BOC collects P81.7B in Jan, higher than target

The Bureau of Customs collected P80.74 billion in January, exceeding its target…
BOC moves to broaden AEO Program with WCO support

BOC moves to broaden AEO Program with WCO support

BOC is moving to expand its Authorized Economic Operator Program beyond importers…
Fuel marking consultancy application deadline moved to March 1

Fuel marking consultancy application deadline moved to March 1

Prospective consultants have more time to submit their expressions of interest to…
Port stakeholders seek solutions as congestion threatens logistics costs

Port stakeholders fear higher logistics costs due to congestion; trucks in short supply

Port users fear higher logistics costs due to high yard utilization levels…
BOC-MIP recognizes outstanding stakeholders for 2025

BOC-MICP recognizes top stakeholders for 2025

The Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port recently recognized its top 2025…