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Bureau of Customs

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BOC suspends container stuffing directive

BOC suspends container stuffing directive

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is temporarily suspending the implementation of a…
  • January 20, 2015
  • 4 minute read

BIR’s 2015 priority: Automate accreditation of importers, brokers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to automate the accreditation process…
  • January 20, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Carriers scurry to move 30,000 empties out of Manila to avoid overstaying fees

Foreign shipping lines will be repositioning out of the Philippines as many…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Infrastructure best long-term remedy for PH road, port congestion—World Bank

The World Bank recommends investment in infrastructure as the long-term measure for…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 3 minute read

Two PH traders charged with smuggling in 1.3M kilos of glutinous rice

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling charges against two Cagayan…
  • January 19, 2015
  • 1 minute read

BOC cuts empty container dwell time to 90 days

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has shortened the period within which it…
  • January 14, 2015
  • 2 minute read

Port of Manila open during Papal visit

The Port of Manila (Manila International Container Terminal [MICT], South Harbor, North…
  • January 14, 2015
  • 3 minute read

PH exporters ask for freeze on BOC stuffing policy

Philippine exporters are asking the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to hold off…
  • January 14, 2015
  • 4 minute read

Customs screens more potential recruits for 9 ports

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will be screening 284 applicants for vacant…
  • January 14, 2015
  • 1 minute read

Cut storage rates for overstaying boxes, PH government urged

The Philippine government should review its policy on increased storage rates for…
  • January 11, 2015
  • 2 minute read
Customs
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Aviation
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read
DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

DOTr asks airlines for free cargo space to bring relief goods to Cebu quake-hit areas

The Department of Transportation, through the Civil Aeronautics Board, has asked local…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after strong quake

Cebu international sea, air ports back to normal operations after earthquake

Full operations at Cebu International Port resumed October 1 late morning following…
  • October 1, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Opinion
What's Necessary in the Medium-Term

What’s Necessary in The Medium-Term

Watching news of the aftermath of the string of typhoons that hit…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 4 minute read

Manual Operations Are Draining Philippine Forwarders’ Profits

Why Outdated Processes Hold Back Growth — And How to Change That…
  • September 25, 2025
  • 3 minute read
A Series of Marathons

A Series of Marathons

It’s only been a couple of months since the first stirrings of…
  • September 22, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Ports/Terminals
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
ICTSI’s Subic port contract extended until 2058

ICTSI’s Subic port contracts extended until 2058

Subic Bay International Terminals Corp. and ICTSI Subic Inc., both subsidiaries of…
  • October 6, 2025
  • 2 minute read
PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

PPA assures steady flow of Cebu relief goods; activates Typhoon Paolo response

The Philippine Ports Authority gave assurances that the movement of relief goods…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

FedEx expands intra-Asia flights with 2 new routes

Federal Express Corp. has expanded its intra-Asia air network with two new…
  • October 3, 2025
  • 3 minute read

FAST Logistics urges APEC for ‘big brother’ role in sustainable trade

FAST Logistics Group called on APEC economies to support small and medium…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Sponsored
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Rhenus Philippines: A New Era in Pasay

Rhenus Philippines has inaugurated its new head office, which consolidates Rhenus Air…
  • September 21, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Keeping Your Fruit Fresh: Connect with MSC’s Experts at AFL 2025

Asia’s fresh fruit trade continues to thrive, with a projected compound annual…
  • August 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR: Your Compass in the Maritime Industry

JTMAR (jtmargroup.com) is a global leader in maritime consulting, combining decades of…
  • July 31, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Economy
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

BOC, FPI reinforce cooperation vs smuggling through renewed agreement

The Bureau of Customs and the Federation of Philippine Industries, Inc. signed…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
Shipping container utilization growth seen at just 2.4% in 2025 – Veson

Container TEU-mile demand to grow at 2.4% in 2025

Container TEU-mile demand is expected to grow at a modest  2.4% in…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

Customs chief says reforms gain momentum ahead of US report citing corruption

The Bureau of Customs said it had already begun implementing sweeping anti-corruption…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 3 minute read
Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage taps First Gen for green energy supply to CDO facility

Mets Cold Storage Services, Inc.  has signed an agreement with First Gen…
  • October 9, 2025
  • 2 minute read