NEDA proposes steps to defuse berthing tensions in Iloilo port
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region VI has recommended several measures the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) can take to resolve berthing issues at…
Issue on payment of accreditation fee by PEZA firms cleared up
The activation fee required to become an accredited Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locator should be collected on a per profile basis, the Bureau…
Asia-Pacific trade facilitation progress below 50%—latest UN study
Trade facilitation efforts by economies in the Asia-Pacific region have been notable but much needs to be done to fast track liberalization, according to…
BOC releases rules for exporters’ self-certification
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued revised implementation guidelines on the self-certification project for exporters, a pilot program that aims to fast track…
PH approval of draft e-AWB policy expected soon: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is optimistic the Montreal Convention of 1999 (MC99) which promotes use of electronic air waybills (e-AWB) will soon…
Logitude makes life easier for small airfreight forwarders
Cargo IT solutions provider CHAMP Cargosystems Philippines, Inc. is offering cloud-based software designed to help small and medium-sized airfreight forwarders level up their operations.…
FedEx registers loss in Q4 on higher pension, lower fuel surcharge
Tennessee-based FedEx’s earnings fell short of expectations as the group reported adjusted results for its fiscal fourth quarter of US$2.66 per diluted share (below…
DTI: Marina may regulate foreign liners’ local charges
There is legal basis for the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to regulate local charges of international carriers, according to the Department of Trade and…
PH off-dock depots’ utilization at pre-congestion levels
Utilization at off-dock container yards in the Greater Metro Manila and nearby areas is now back to pre-port congestion levels, but operators forecast levels could slip…
Courier operator LBC Development Corp. has enumerated possible plans for Federal Resources Investment Group, Inc. (FED), a listed shell company it plans to buy,…
CCBI chief eyes electronic database, national ID for brokers
The Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI), the professional organization of customs brokers in the country recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), plans…
National transport plan key to congestion-proof ports: PH study
The creation of a national transport policy will bring about a well-coordinated and integrated multimodal transport system in the country and prevent the recurrence…
Bill allowing multiple docking by foreign vessels hurdles bicameral committee
A congressional bicameral committee has approved a bill that will allow foreign shipping lines to dock at multiple Philippine ports and co-load import and…
