Manila port operators disclose strategies to ensure low yard usage, no queues

The operators of Manila’s two international terminals are putting in further measures to…

New Customs chief to be guided by 5 reform principles

Returning Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina has identified five general principles for instituting…

Customs Commissioner Sevilla resigns, cites pressure from some groups

This time, it’s real. John Phillip Sevilla has resigned as commissioner of…

BOC chief shoots down resignation buzz, admits being asked for ‘favors’

Customs Commissioner John Phillip Sevilla clarified he has not filed his resignation…

After airfreight, update of seafreight manifest up next for BOC

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will review its policies on the submission…

BOC releases shipment list needing import assessment clearance

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released a consolidated list of all…

Carriers, truckers initiate rate rollback in PH

Foreign shipping lines have started to lift their port congestion charges, while…

BOC requires electronic air manifest by May

After two resets, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will finally enforce in…

BOC’s regulated imports list in force starting May 4

The Bureau of Customs’s (BOC) Regulated Imports List (RIL) has been finalized…

BOC updates rules on tax-free import of relief goods

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released revised guidelines and procedures for…