BIMCO concerned about inclusion of int’l shipping in European Green Deal
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has expressed concern with the plan to include international shipping in decarbonization efforts under the recently published…
Guidelines on implementing IMO safety management code updated
The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has released the fully revised edition of its “Guidelines on the Application of the IMO International Safety Management…
DICT to issue rules to curb unregistered couriers, forwarders
The Department of Information and Technology (DICT) is set to issue next month guidelines for the operation of couriers and freight forwarders to check…
Cathay Pacific, HK airport authority introduce cargo terminal charge cuts
The Cathay Pacific group is introducing a new terminal charge concession at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) effective April. Customers of export shipments from…
P1.6M worth of high-grade marijuana seized by BOC-NAIA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has seized a parcel allegedly containing high-grade marijuana, also known as Kush weeds, weighing 1.05 kilograms and with an…
IMO, FAO launch global project to tackle marine plastic litter
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have launched a new global project to prevent and reduce marine plastic…
BOC bares rules on compulsory acquisition of undervalued imports
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued rules on the Philippine government’s right to acquire undervalued imported goods. Customs Administrative Order (CAO) No. 16-2019,…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Dec 2 formally launched its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program for full implementation next year. Customs commissioner Rey…
PPA pilots digital accreditation of port service providers
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is pilot-testing the automated processing of the accreditation of port service providers at the port management offices (PMO) of…
