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Thai, S. Korea customs agencies cooperate over AEO mutual recognition

The customs agencies of Thailand and South Korea have agreed to recognize each other’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs, according to the World Customs…
  • February 1, 2017
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Wan Hai Lines strengthens trans-Pacific services

Taiwanese ocean carrier Wan Hai Lines intends to launch two trans-Pacific services in April through a vessel sharing agreement (VSA). It also plans to…
  • February 1, 2017
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PH Coast Guard patrols in southern PH to intensify amid slew of pirate attacks

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has directed the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to increase its presence and conduct more patrols in the waters off…
  • January 31, 2017
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Asian Terminals empowered to handle berth assignments at Batangas port

Starting February 1, port operator Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) will have the authority to approve and issue berth assignments at the Port of Batangas…
  • January 31, 2017
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PH House transport body to probe costs of rail common station, airport projects

The Philippine Lower House Committee on Transportation (COTr) will conduct inquiries on two of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) projects—the mass transit rail common…
  • January 31, 2017
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PAL ups flight frequencies at Clark airport

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will be adding three new domestic routes as it ramps up its operations at Clark International Airport (CRK). “PAL is offering…
  • January 31, 2017
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Proposed PH tax reform bill aims to remove ‘flaws’ in BIR, BOC to achieve revenue targets

The revised comprehensive Philippine tax reform bill proposes applying administrative reforms to revenue-generating agencies to raise more revenues for the government’s ambitious infrastructure program.…
  • January 31, 2017
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Cebgo opens more flights to PH surfing capital

Cebu Pacific (CEB), through its wholly owned subsidiary Cebgo, has increased flight frequencies to Siargao, the surfing capital of the Philippines, just in time…
  • January 31, 2017
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Davao City-GenSan-Bitung service ready for April 28 launch

Agricultural products will be among the first batches of cargoes to be transported on the new shipping route to be launched in April between…
  • January 31, 2017
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BOC levies charges against alleged smugglers of refined sugar worth P6M

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) smuggling charges against alleged illegal importers that brought in refined sugar…
  • January 31, 2017
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Anti-corruption efforts in Asia Pacific sidelined—report

The majority of Asia-Pacific countries sit in the bottom half of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2016, with 19 out of 30 countries in…
  • January 30, 2017
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WCO marks International Customs Day, launches official theme

The World Customs Organization (WCO) officially adopted Data Analysis for Effective Border Management as its theme for the year during the celebration of International…
  • January 30, 2017
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Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 5: Titles II and III (Customs in General)

  For Series 1, click here. For Series 2, click here. For Series 3, click here. For Series 4, click here. Title II of the Customs Modernization…
  • January 30, 2017
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Proposed BOC order sets new rules for VASP accreditation

The Philippine Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) have issued the draft customs administrative order (CAO) that revises the policy on…
  • January 30, 2017
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Sinotrans kicks off weekly Subic-China service

Sinotrans Container Lines has started weekly calls to Subic port through its China Philippines Feeder (CPF) service. Sinotrans, in an agreement with Taiwan-based Wan…
  • January 30, 2017
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Harbor Star Shipping’s new tugboat cleared for registry

The request of Harbor Star Shipping Services, Inc. (HSSI) for the Philippine registry of its latest acquired tugboat, to be used for the marine…
  • January 30, 2017
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Indonesia plans port in W. Kalimantan to serve large ships

Indonesian state-owned port operator PT Pelindo II announced the immediate construction of an international port in Kijing, West Kalimantan that can accommodate bigger ships.…
  • January 30, 2017
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87 suspended PH importers given terms for reactivating BOC accreditation

A total of 87 Philippine importers can’t have their expired Bureau of Customs (BOC) accreditation reactivated until they can provide acceptable reasons for why…
  • January 29, 2017
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64 mega projects comprise centerpiece of PH ‘Golden Age of Infrastructure’

A total of 64 big-ticket projects in the Philippines ranging from major road networks, railway systems, and bus rapid transit systems to airport and…
  • January 29, 2017
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Cosco, CMA CGM intensify port ties in time for Ocean Alliance launch

China-based Cosco Shipping Ports and France’s CMA Terminals Holding have forged a pact to cooperate and give priority to the ports where Ocean Alliance…
  • January 28, 2017
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