BOC indefinitely suspends implementation of truckers’ registration
Following concerns raised by stakeholders, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is holding off implementation of a new order requiring truckers’ registration. Customs Commissioner Rey…
Industry associations, port operators take steps to solve problem with empty containers in PH
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL), Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO), Container Depot Alliance of the Philippines (CDAP) and International…
Truckers oppose BOC registration, claim new policy is ‘redundant’
The registration of truckers with the Bureau of Customs under Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) 05-2019 is “redundant”, as truckers already comply with the franchising…
Draft PH order regulating foreign liners’ fees awaits feedback
Several Philippine government agencies have presented to stakeholder organizations the draft joint administrative order (JAO) that will regulate the local charges imposed by international…
Strategic goods law implementation in PH rescheduled for later date
The implementation of the Strategic Trade Management Act (STMA) and the registration of traders, transport companies, and other service providers that export, import, and…
DSV raises bid offer, willing to pay Panalpina in cash
Basel-based transport and logistics company Panalpina confirms that it has received a revised, non-binding proposal from Danish rival DSV to acquire the company at…
Swiss-based transport and logistics company Panalpina has confirmed media reports that it is in discussions with Kuwaiti counterpart Agility Group on “potential strategic opportunities”…
New study forecasts impact of automation, technology in transport industry in 2040
The introduction of automation in global transport will be “evolutionary, rather than revolutionary,” according to a new report that investigates how the global transport…
PH agencies to regulate fees of foreign shipping lines, depots, truckers
Fees charged by international shipping lines, container depot operators, and truckers operating in the Philippines will soon be regulated by government agencies, the move…
Inter-agency order to address high shipping costs, port congestion in PH
Several Philippine government agencies are targeting to issue a joint administrative order (JAO) on February 14 that would contain measures aimed at addressing high…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will finally implement its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program by the first semester of this year, according to Assessment…
Airspeed International recently opened its newest warehouse in Parañaque City covering a total area of 10,000 square meters. Dubbed as its Metro Manila Southwest…
CEVA shareholders asked not to sell shares to CMA CGM
Swiss freight forwarder CEVA Logistics announced January 28 that its Board of Directors has urged company shareholders not to sell their shares following a…
More than 30 companies comprise the first set of those going through the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) post-clearance audit, according to assistant commissioner Atty.…
Outlook for PH cargo transport in 2019 a mixed bag of hopes and fears
The Philippine cargo transport industry has a mixed outlook for 2019: volumes and opportunities are seen to increase, but issues and concerns affecting operations…
Danish transport and logistics company DSV has confirmed making a proposal to acquire Swiss-based counterpart Panalpina for over US$4 billion. In a written statement…
