The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has confirmed the successful processing of the very first electronic version of the ATA Carnet, marking a major…
IMO bares latest progress in meeting ship emissions targets
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced that its working group has made significant progress in helping shipping meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets,…
Essentials of Freight and Logistics Management Software
Freight or logistics management software comes in all sizes and forms and selecting the one suitable for your company is something that requires serious…
Improved PH ports head Mindanao businesses’ wish list
Mindanao chambers of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) are urging the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to…
Wanted: At least 150 employees for Bureau of Customs
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is filling up an initial 150 vacant positions in line with its restructuring program. Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon…
Cebu Pacific adds evening flights to Caticlan airport
Beginning July 1, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific will be operating evening flights to and from Caticlan, the gateway to Boracay Island. Cebu Pacific will…
PH maritime body highlights 12 IMO instruments coming into force
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is reminding shipping operators, Philippine-registered ships engaged in overseas operations, and other stakeholders of 12 International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
PH gov’t employees get discounts from Cebu Pacific
Cebu Pacific (CEB) has signed a Government Fares Agreement with the Procurement Service, an attached agency of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM),…
OOCL revenue plunges 13.8% in Q3 despite volume growth
Hong Kong-based carrier Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) reported higher volumes in the third quarter of 2016, but this did not arrest overall revenue…
BOC chief welcomes call for probe on pork smuggling
Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina has thrown his support to a Lower House resolution urging an immediate investigation into pork smuggling. “We at the BOC…
The manufacturing sector started out strong in 2016 as production of chemical products and food manufactures expanded in January, according to the National Economic…
PH metal sector cautious, delays expansion amid slump in global demand
Most Philippine metal companies are choosing to delay spending on expansion until after May elections and amid sluggish global demand. Jimmy Chan, Philippine Exporters…
PH Senate vows to approve Customs modernization act early next year
The Philippine Senate vows to approve the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) when it resumes sessions next year. Senate president Franklin Drilon said…
