Drewry: Speedier service doubtful as slow steaming here to stay
Some shippers are calling for faster services from carriers, but Drewry forecasts that slow steaming is now an entrenched industry practice with the advent of…
New Customs chief to be guided by 5 reform principles
Returning Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina has identified five general principles for instituting reforms during what will be a short stint as head of the…
Customs Commissioner Sevilla resigns, cites pressure from some groups
This time, it’s real. John Phillip Sevilla has resigned as commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). At a press conference today, Sevilla announced…
Global port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) is no longer keen on bidding for the Davao-Sasa port. ICTSI chairman Enrique Razon Jr,…
After airfreight, update of seafreight manifest up next for BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) will review its policies on the submission of seafreight manifest once the new memorandum on the mandatory electronic submission…
BOC releases shipment list needing import assessment clearance
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released a consolidated list of all shipments requiring clearance from its Import Assessment Service (IAS) unit. Customs Commissioner…
Bidding for P17B Davao port project finally takes off
The Philippine government will finally start seeking bidders for the P17-billion Davao Sasa port modernization project that will be carried out under a public-private…
RCL’s Manila-Singapore loop set for capacity, port call expansion
Thailand-based carrier RCL is upsizing the vessels used in its Manila-Singapore service and adding Cebu to the port rotation. In an advisory, the Thai…
Upgraded carrier alliances can lead to $1B annual savings—report
By elevating their carrier alliances to more advanced models and engaging in an intense cultural and operational overhaul, box shipping lines can reduce their…
