Lorenzo Shipping predicts 10% volume growth amid robust FMCG demand, ongoing infra development
Domestic carrier Lorenzo Shipping Corporation (LSC) is eyeing higher volumes this year as it is optimistic about the positive effect on shipping of the…
BOC-MICP institutes various trade facilitation measures
The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) recently implemented several policies that have streamlined processes at the MICP, district collector Atty. Vener…
Harbor Star to raise tug assist rates at MICT by 20%
Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc.’s (HSSSI) application for a 20% increase in tug assist rates at the Manila International Container Terminal (MICT) has been…
Use depots outside MM, DOTr advises importers to help resolve empty return issues
The Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) has given its assurance it is working on resolving issues with the return of empty containers. Transport assistant…
PH trucking groups threaten to stage strike this month over empties’ return
THE Alliance of Concerned Truck Owners and Organizations (ACTOO) is planning to hold a strike this month to highlight its protest over unresolved issues…
BOC tasks TWG to review, resolve advance manifest submission issues
THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created a technical working group (TWG) to review the provisions of its suspended advanced manifest system (AMS), according…
E-transfer of cargoes to off-dock CFS starts pilot run
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on June 18 began pilot-testing the electronic transfer of consolidated containerized cargoes from the Port of Manila (POM) and…
Shipping lines support PH review of common carriers tax on cargo carriers
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) supports the Department of Finance review of the common carriers tax (CCT) levied on international sea and…
Customs e-library of issuances unveiled to the public
Customs stakeholders now have an alternative place to browse and download old and new issuances of the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC). The Customs…
The Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) Management Information System and Technology Group (MISTG) is implementing projects and measures to enhance the performance of the…
Port of Manila district collector’s hands-on approach boosts port efficiency, collections
Putting in place systems that promote efficiency and micromanaging daily operations are the approaches taken by Bureau of Customs-Port of Manila (POM) district collector…
Faster implementation of online system for return of empties eyed
The Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) plans to fast-track the full implementation of its web-based system to help address issues with the return…
Victory Group banks on strong logistics growth to power business
In the highly competitive field of Philippine logistics, newcomer supply chain solutions provider Victory Group of Companies believes there is more than enough room…
PH Bureau of Plant Industry eyes trial run of ePhyto system by Q2
The Philippine Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) will implement an electronic system that will automate the application and release of phytosanitary certificates in a…
BOC set to act on request to relocate customs clearance area within Mindanao Container Terminal
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is finalizing its decision on the request of Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) stakeholders to return the designated examination area/customs…
