A stakeholder review of draft regulations for strict implementation of the mandatory advance submission of air manifest as well as the proposed submission of…
November 30, 2013
2 minute read
Early Christmas Wish List
The Christmas season is just around the corner so I thought of sharing with our readers my own Christmas wish list: • Mandatory implementation…
November 10, 2013
2 minute read
Downtrend in Philippine PC Market
The Philippines’ PC market shipped a total of 460,000 units in Q2 2013, 12% lower than International Data Corporation’s initial forecast. According to…
October 17, 2013
2 minute read
BOC Reshuffle and Impact on BOC Automation Programs
With the current reshuffle at the Bureau of Customs, my interest is actually focused on the impact that this will have on current and…
September 30, 2013
2 minute read
Cargo Community Network
Today we feature the latest press release from Singapore-based Cargo Community Network (CCN). Cargo Data Exchange Center Incorporated (CDEC) is the Philippine partner of…
September 2, 2013
2 minute read
Customs Automation Projects and BOC Revamp
With ongoing publicity at the Bureau of Customs and the reported revamp affecting deputy commissioners, district collectors and sub-port collectors, many stakeholders are speculating…
August 7, 2013
2 minute read
Is Customs Looking At Cloud Computing?
The iGov.ph website published last 11 June 2013 a news report entitled “Gov’t Pushes for Cloud Use, Launches GovCloud”. The news article, which…
July 22, 2013
3 minute read
Go Ahead, Buy That Tablet or Smartphone!
Preference tor tablets, smartphones reducing PC sales The signs are clear. Consumer preference for tablets and smartphones is expected to reduce PC sales this…
June 29, 2013
2 minute read
Use of Cloud Computing In Trade Facilitation
For today’s issue I want to feature initial reference materials on a topic that some industry colleagues and friends are inquiring about — the…
May 20, 2013
2 minute read
ASEAN Single Window Web Portal
The ASEAN Single Window (ASW) Web Portal was officially launched in Manila on May 8, 2013 with the Philippines as host country. The…
May 13, 2013
2 minute read
High Compliance To BOC’s e2m AEDS
During the 1st quarter of 2013, indications pointed to the continued very high level of stakeholder compliance to the Bureau of Customs’ electronic-to-mobile (e2m)…
April 18, 2013
2 minute read
FAQs: Japan Customs Advance Filing Rules On Maritime Container Cargo Info
Upon request of many PortCalls readers, I am quoting below some of the frequently asked questions regarding implementation by Japan Customs of advance filing…
April 9, 2013
4 minute read
New Milestones – PNSW and PEZA Automation Initiatives
Our column will talk about new milestones in automation initiatives of the Philippine National Single Window (PNSW) and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).…
February 26, 2013
2 minute read
Update Your Customs Vocabulary For 2013
If you think you know everything about the Bureau of Customs’ e2m (electronic-to-mobile) system, then navigating your way through CPRS, CCN, e-iFM, e-CCM, BRN,…
February 10, 2013
3 minute read
Mandatory Implementation of e-OLRS In Visayas and Mindanao Ports
Philippine Customs Commissioner Ruffy Biazon recently issued a memorandum reminding all port and sub-port collectors on the strict implementation of the electronic On-Line Release…
January 2, 2013
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e2m Customs ABMS and IATA e-AWB
In response to request from some of our readers on basic reference information related to e2m Customs ABMS and IATA e-AWB, I am featuring…
December 11, 2012
3 minute read
Update on Exporter Compliance With e2m AEDS
Last August 31, we reported a rise in Philippine exporter compliance with electronic-to-mobile (e2m) Automated Export Declaration System (AEDS) based on the number of…
November 13, 2012
2 minute read
IT Project Implementations – Last Quarter 2012
Following the failed bidding for the P440-million National Single Window (NSW) Phase 2 project, I thought it might be worthwhile checking if there were…
October 31, 2012
2 minute read
E-ACTS To e2m Migration, PEZA AEDS-To-e2m AEDS
It looks like we may see new momentum for the electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system. E-ACTS To e2m Migration The Bureau of Customs is scheduled…
October 1, 2012
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IDC: Philippine PC Market Stagnant in Q2
In today’s column we feature the latest report of IDC on the Philippine PC market. According to International Data Corp Asia/Pacific PC Tracker,…
