ASEAN firms stand to gain from trade war if they act now—trade and customs expert
The Philippines and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states could benefit from the ongoing trade war between China and the US, but…
Gov’t moves to solve empty container return problem; groups shun planned truck holiday
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), and Bureau of Customs (BOC) will unveil within the month measures to address the persistent…
Highly trained customs workforce key to trade reform success—WB
Educating customs officials and customs brokers through regular training is positively associated with lower border and documentary compliance times, according to a recent case…
Report: clustering a powerful solution to productivity, logistics cost challenges
Developing regional economic clusters leveraged on a province’s competitive advantage could create more trade and eventually lead to lower logistics and utilities costs in…
Magsaysay group’s chief chooses clustering over federalism to drive regional growth
Instead of a shift to federalism, Doris Magsaysay-Ho, president and chief executive officer of the Magsaysay Group of Companies, recommends the creation of manufacturing…
Cebu port enlarging yard, opening spaces for dangerous goods, empties
Cebu International Port (CIP) cargo-handler Oriental Port and Allied Services Corporation (OPASCOR) is implementing a series of projects to further expand capacity at the…
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…
Marina details latest strategy to improve connectivity, reduce regulatory burden
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has listed its plans and programs to accomplish its aim of further connectivity, mainly by ensuring an economic, efficient,…
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…
BOC-NAIA eyes measures to cut cargo clearance time
STAKEHOLDERS can expect faster and more streamlined processing at the Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA), as the collection district lays down plans…
PH logistics players upbeat about 2018 amid old issues
Philippine cargo transport service providers and supply chain professionals remain optimistic this year despite new and persistent challenges, saying issues will be centered on…
SCMAP targets 7 supply chain ‘pain points’ that curb growth
The Supply Chain Management Association of the Philippines (SCMAP) is creating collaboration groups to address seven identified supply chain “pain points” that hinder the…
New PISA chair unveils plans for a strong domestic shipping sector
The Philippine Inter-island Shipping Association (PISA) will push for the enactment of a Maritime Code and a long-term master plan that will guide the…
Box volume at Davao terminal seen to top 2017 target by up to 10%
Davao City, Philippines— Davao International Container Terminal (DICT) expects to surpass its 2017 target of 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) as volumes improve with…
More opportunities await customs brokers as supply chain practitioners
Customs brokers can expand their expertise by scaling up to become supply chain professionals, enabling them to provide value-added service to clients at the…
BOC turning to foreign partners for ICT modernization plan
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is tapping international institutions for the implementation of its automation project, according to Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña. The…
PH freeport zone perks largely untapped—customs expert
Traders and investors are encouraged to take advantage of the trade benefits and cost savings in Freeport zones, especially those in Northern Luzon. International…
