Starting October 14, window hours will be implemented for trucks coming from South Luzon that will traverse the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Southern…
Window hours for trucks going to Manila using SLEX, STAR Tollway
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BOC’s Cargo Targeting System for launch late Oct
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Drewry downgrades outlook for container port throughput as new risks emerge
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PPA requires customs brokers to submit request for accreditation exemption
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Davao-Manado air service revived, twice weekly flights on
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Customs chief welcomes probe into smuggling of low-quality steel in PH
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PAL to unveil digitalization plan to return to black
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SBITC loads yacht on ship through flat rail system
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Indonesian nabbed, P54M in shabu seized at NAIA
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) arrested an Indonesian national for allegedly attempting to smuggle 8 kilograms (kg) of methamphetamine hydrochloride, locally known as shabu…
e2m to soon recognize declarants other than customs broker
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ICAO, gov’ts agree to consider aviation emissions-reduction goal
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Merger of Manila’s customs districts gets support
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BIMCO suggests limiting ships’ propulsion power to curb emissions
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) is proposing the regulation of the propulsion power of ships in order to sustain the greenhouse gas…
Integration of SPS certificates into TradeNet ongoing
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DTI-STMO to conduct free Cebu seminar on compliance with strategic goods act
The Department of Trade and Industry-Strategic Trade Management Office (DTI-STMO) is holding a free seminar in Cebu City on Republic Act 10697, also known…
Manufacturing output dips for ninth consecutive month
The Philippine manufacturing sector recorded decreases in both volume and value in August 2019, its ninth month in a row of decline, according to…
BOC reports 12% rise in Sept collection
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) posted revenues of P58.902 billion in September 2019, an increase of 12.4% from the P52.420 billion earned in the…
