BOC orders anew quick release of reefer goods as DTI worries about “impending reefer congestion”

Bureau of Customs Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group Memo 446-2021 dated August…

BOC-MICP mostly compliant with rule on 24-hour assessment of entries

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) said it is…

Should transfer of overstaying containers now stop? BOC looks into issue

The Bureau of Customs, in coordination with the Philippine Ports Authority, is…

Manila South Harbor, Batangas terminals running at “optimum levels”

Berth and yard operations of Manila South Harbor and Batangas Container Terminal…

BOC issues abandonment procedures during ECQ

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has put in place procedures for abandonment…

Lines to waive demurrage if DO not issued within 24 hours of payment of charges

Foreign shipping lines calling the Philippines may not charge demurrage if they…

PPA issues procedures for quick release of cargoes

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) rules implementing the joint administrative order (JAO) adopting…

Port congestion back with yard utilization at over 90%

Manila ports’ yard utilization has again shot up to over 90%, prompting…

Cargo clearance may be accomplished in 24 hours, says BOC

Assuming all import documents are in order, the Bureau of Customs (BOC)…

JAO fast tracks release of cargoes to address port congestion

The Philippine government is expediting release of containers to prevent port congestion…