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2225 posts

Palace approves higher storage fees for overstaying containers

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has approved the proposed increase in storage…
  • September 17, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Over 1,500 importers, brokers secure BIR accreditation

As of September 12, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has accredited…
  • September 17, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Broker Accreditation at BOC

Does a customs broker need a certificate of accreditation from the BOC?…
  • September 17, 2014
  • 2 minute read

BIR revises importer, broker accreditation rules

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has amended procedures for accreditation of…
  • September 12, 2014
  • 4 minute read

Subic Bay NCT 2 now official extension port of Manila

Subic Bay New Container Terminal 2 (NCT 2) has been designated as…
  • September 10, 2014
  • 2 minute read

More Than Just Mandatory Submission of Air Manifest

The entire airfreight industry is now on a very much heightened alert…
  • September 8, 2014
  • 1 minute read

Cotecna, Elite see expanding inspection business

The integration of Philippine firm Elite Inspections and Technical Services, Inc into…
  • September 8, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Mandatory advance submission of electronic air manifest eyed by Oct

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has initially set October as the target…
  • September 4, 2014
  • 3 minute read

Load port survey on hold until Manila port congestion goes away

The implementation of the expanded load port survey (LPS) program covering containerized…
  • September 2, 2014
  • 2 minute read

Manila truck ban’s effects now reaching Mindanao

If Manila’s truck ban policy is not lifted or remedial measures not…
  • September 2, 2014
  • 2 minute read
Customs
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read
SEIPI to highlight smart, sustainable manufacturing at PSECE 2025

SEIPI to highlight smart, sustainable manufacturing at PSECE 2025

The Semiconductor and Electronics Industries in the Philippines Foundation, Inc. will host…
  • October 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Maritime
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
MARINA to hike penalties for maritime offenses

MARINA eyes hike in penalties for maritime offenses

The Maritime Industry Authority aims to increase penalties for maritime offenses by…
  • October 2, 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
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
ICTSI is top PH firm in intangible assets in 2025 Global Innovation Index

ICTSI is top PH firm for intangible assets in 2025 Global Innovation Index

International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been recognized as the Philippines’ leading…
  • October 2, 2025
  • 2 minute read
3PL
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
BOC suspends hefty penalties for late manifest submission

BOC suspends hefty penalties for late manifest submission

The Bureau of Customs is temporarily suspending the imposition of penalties on…
  • October 1, 2025
  • 2 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
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read

PH manufacturing recovers in Aug 2025 driven by food products

The Philippine manufacturing sector posted gains in August 2025 as more industry…
  • October 7, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Press Releases
BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

BOC turns over documents to ICI for flood-control probe

The Bureau of Customs submitted documents to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
Philippine Economic Zone Authority,

SAKO Pilipinas expands packaging facility at Cavite Ecozone

SAKO Pilipinas, Inc. has opened a new 1,000-square-meter facility at the Cavite…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 2 minute read
APECO eyes partnerships with 2 Spanish firms

APECO eyes cold chain, convention center projects with Spanish firms

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority is eyeing partnerships with…
  • October 8, 2025
  • 3 minute read