PH cold chain players warm up to industry’s growth prospects
THE Philippines’ cold chain industry is optimistic that despite facing some challenges, business will improve 5% year-on-year in 2014, according to Anthony Dizon, president…
Can the Philippine finance secretary amend an act of Congress through a department order, and can the commissioners of internal revenue and customs enforce…
Soon-to-expire importer, broker accreditations need CPRS profile hard copy — BOC
All importers and customs brokers with I-CARE (Interim Customs Accreditation Registration Unit) accreditation that will expire between March 31 and May 31 will have…
While the Philippines remains one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, its global competitiveness continues to be in question because of policies that…
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) has released new guide rates for the carriage of containerized cargoes from the Manila International…
Deutsche Post’s Q4 results ‘most profitable’ for 2013
Global logistics service giant Deutsche Post DHL made a strong finish in 2013, posting operating earnings of EUR885 million (US$1.22 billion) in the final…
Swiss logistics company Panalpina said it more than doubled its adjusted EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) in 2013, driven by strong growth in…
BOC suspends 70 traders, 45 brokers for import description violation
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has indefinitely suspended the accreditation of 70 importers and 45 customs brokers for describing imported goods in general…
10 electronics makers ‘seriously studying’ shift to Batangas port
About 10 members of the Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI) are said to be “seriously considering” shifting to Batangas port…
Key PH port stakeholders extend operations to ease cargo backlog
For the next 15 days starting March 8, Philippine importers, exporters, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and government banks Land Bank and Development Bank…
PH haulers to jack up rates after failing to stop Manila daytime truck ban
PHILIPPINE truckers will be increasing their rates as a consequence of the longer truck turnaround and waiting time arising from the Manila truck ban.…
PH importers, brokers caught in accreditation transition get automatic extension
All Philippine importers and customs brokers with I-CARE (Interim Customs Accreditation Registration Unit) accreditation that will expire between March 1 and May 31 this…
PH cold chain operators eye expansion in Caraga region
The Caraga region in northeastern Mindanao in the Philippines offers myriad opportunities for cold chain operators, especially after the recent launch of the four-year…
PSB mulls automatic PISFA membership for forwarders
The Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB) is holding consultations on a Philippine International Seafreight Forwarders Association (PISFA) proposal for automatic PISFA membership of PSB-accredited forwarders.…
