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ICS asks IMO to set CO2 reduction goals for shipping sector

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) will urge the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to “adopt some dramatic CO2 reduction objectives—on behalf of the international…

May 24, 2017
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Updated version of WCO Data Model in the works

The World Customs Organization’s Data Model Projects Team (DMPT) met recently as part of its ongoing work to develop the next version of the…

May 24, 2017
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AEO share in Vietnam’s 2016 I/E revenue reached $94B

Vietnam’s authorized economic operators (AEOs) contributed US$94 billion to the country’s aggregate import-export turnover in 2016, representing 26.8% of the overall figure of $350.74…

May 24, 2017
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Optimism high for APAC freight forwarding market—survey

Higher ocean and air freight volumes are expected on key lanes to and from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) three months from now, particularly for the…

May 24, 2017
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BOC revives plan to require pre-shipment inspection on containers

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is again holding public consultations on extending the coverage of the load port survey (LPS) or pre-shipment inspection…

May 22, 2017
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Now’s the time for ocean shippers to digitize, says INTTRA

Digitization is rapidly transforming the ocean container shipping industry, according to INTTRA, the world’s ocean shipping electronic marketplace. In a new whitepaper— Blueprint 2032:…

May 22, 2017
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Unithai Shipyard to operate largest floating dock in Thailand

Unithai Shipyard and Engineering Limited is building the largest floating dock in Thailand. When complete, the dockyard will be 984-foot long and 170-foot wide…

May 22, 2017
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PPA oversight body created to identify, resolve Manila North Harbor issues

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has created an operations oversight committee to look into concerns of stakeholders using the Manila North Harbor and ensure…

May 22, 2017
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BOC lays down rules for clearance of postal matters

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released rules on the clearance process for postal items, as prescribed under the Customs Modernization and Tariff…

May 22, 2017
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Customs & Trade

Civil remedies for uncollected customs charges enshrined in proposed PH rule

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have released draft guidelines for implementing civil remedies in collecting duties and taxes…

May 22, 2017
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Breaking News

CMA CGM delivers $86M profit, brings APL to black

French shipping group CMA CGM registered a consolidated net income of US$86 million in the first quarter of 2017, a reversal from the $100…

May 22, 2017
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Harbor Star logs flat income growth for Q1

Marine services provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSSI) reported a profit of P23.098 million in the first quarter of 2017, slightly lower by…

May 22, 2017
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Cathay Pacific retrenches hundreds under restructuring plan

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways announced May 22 it will be making around 600 people redundant in its head office. “This is…

May 22, 2017
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Asia-Pacific airlines sustained earnings growth in 2016

Regional airlines of Asia-Pacific posted US$6.9 billion in combined net earnings for the full year 2016, driven by healthy travel demand and an improved…

May 22, 2017
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Revised PH Customs draft order prescribes rules for accrediting VASPs

A revised draft customs administrative order (CAO) covering the accreditation and regulation of information processors—also known as value-added service providers (VASPS)—has been released by…

May 21, 2017
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Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act IRR takes effect in June

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act of 2016, which takes effect…

May 21, 2017
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Special PH customs inspection team formed to fast track probe into undervalued shipments

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has created a Special Inspection Team (SIT) to expedite examination of shipments alerted for undervaluation. The team was…

May 21, 2017
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Chamber of Customs Brokers vows to cleanse ranks of errant members

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is asking the Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc. (CCBI) to police its own ranks to help in the…

May 21, 2017
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Ports/Terminals

IRR of Road Speed Limiter Act slated for release

The implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Road Speed Limiter Act of 2016, which mandates that speed limiters be placed on certain vehicles,…

May 21, 2017
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Palau transport firm awards lighterage project to Harbor Star

Marine services provider Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSSI) has signed an agreement to be the exclusive provider of lighterage services to Palau Sea…

May 21, 2017
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The Latest

ICS asks IMO to set CO2 reduction goals for shipping sector

Updated version of WCO Data Model in the works

AEO share in Vietnam’s 2016 I/E revenue reached $94B

Optimism high for APAC freight forwarding market—survey

BOC revives plan to require pre-shipment inspection on containers

Now’s the time for ocean shippers to digitize, says INTTRA

Unithai Shipyard to operate largest floating dock in Thailand

PPA oversight body created to identify, resolve Manila North Harbor issues

BOC lays down rules for clearance of postal matters

Civil remedies for uncollected customs charges enshrined in proposed PH rule

CMA CGM delivers $86M profit, brings APL to black

Harbor Star logs flat income growth for Q1

Cathay Pacific retrenches hundreds under restructuring plan

Asia-Pacific airlines sustained earnings growth in 2016

Revised PH Customs draft order prescribes rules for accrediting VASPs

Anti-Agricultural Smuggling Act IRR takes effect in June

Special PH customs inspection team formed to fast track probe into undervalued shipments

Chamber of Customs Brokers vows to cleanse ranks of errant members

IRR of Road Speed Limiter Act slated for release

Palau transport firm awards lighterage project to Harbor Star

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday

DOTr places P367B order for MM subway train cars

Subic Freeport Expressway open until Jan 15

Skyway Stage 3 connecting SLEX with NLEX partly opens on Dec 29

Expressway toll fees waived on New Year’s Eve, Day

No toll on SMC, MPTC expressways during the holiday