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Weak trade curtails 2016 volume growth at Singapore port

The Port of Singapore saw flat growth in container throughput in 2016 amidst weaker-than-expected global economic conditions and significant structural changes in the maritime…

January 13, 2017
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PH Customs releases names of delisted importers, brokers

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released an initial list of 184 importers–some listed companies–and their customs brokers under investigation for possible violation…

January 12, 2017
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No truth to reports Faeldon will be booted out of BOC

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) said there is no truth to rumors that Customs commissioner Nicanor Faeldon will be replaced as head of…

January 12, 2017
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PH exports down 7.5% in Nov on poor commodities sales

Philippine merchandise exports recorded another decline in November 2016, sliding back 7.5% after two consecutive months of positive performance, data from the Philippine Statistics…

January 11, 2017
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Press Releases

PH factory output expands for sixth straight month in Nov

The Philippines’ manufacturing sector continues to improve, posting increases in both volume and value of production in November 2016, according to the Philippine Statistics…

January 11, 2017
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PH transport executives formally sworn into office

Newly appointed transport officials took their oath of office on January 9 in a ceremony led by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. These officials were…

January 11, 2017
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Vietnam Customs lists expired regulations

The General Department of Vietnam Customs issued on January 3, 2017 a decision listing the customs regulations that have expired. Decision No. 01/QD-TCHQ takes…

January 11, 2017
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Thailand adds 4 more products to GI list

Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce’s Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) has added four more items to the nation’s list of products with Geographical Indications (GI),…

January 11, 2017
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Malaysia’s November exports soar 7.8%

Malaysian exports in November rose 7.8% year-on-year to MYR72.83 billion (US$16.27 billion), posting the highest monthly exports in the first 11 months of the…

January 11, 2017
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Upswing in air freight demand to continue in 2017, says IATA

Airlines in Asia witnessed a strong peak season as global air freight traffic posted impressive growth in November. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs),…

January 11, 2017
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Shipping’s confidence up at the start of unpredictable 2017

The confidence of the shipping industry remains unsinkable even as it faces what appears to be another challenging, unpredictable year. “Confidence in shipping increased…

January 9, 2017
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Vietnam’s customs agency claims increased efficiency with new risk control system

The risk management unit of the General Department of Vietnam Customs plans to further tweak its methodologies this year, noting how an enhanced system…

January 9, 2017
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Changi Airport launches $35M innovation project to secure future competitiveness

Singapore’s Changi Airport has partnered with technology companies in a new program intended to increase the air hub’s pace of innovation to strengthen its…

January 9, 2017
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Box freight rates soar to highest level in nearly 2 years

Spot container freight rates on the major East-West routes reached a 20-month high in the first week of January and have risen above the…

January 9, 2017
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Draft PH customs order on export cargo clearance for public review

The draft customs administrative order (CAO) that implements provisions of the Philippine Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA) governing export cargo clearance and issuance…

January 8, 2017
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Across Borders

PH Customs & Trade Outlook for 2017

For this column, we will provide our outlook on 2017 customs and trade developments in the Philippines. Most of these changes will be from…

January 8, 2017
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SCMAP Perspective

Don’t Forget the Customer

At the end of 2016, Amazon – the American online retailer – was worth more than all major department stores in the United States.…

January 8, 2017
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BOC’s 2017 performance targets jacked up

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has to meet higher performance targets this year amid a 2017 budget that is 45% bigger at P3.82…

January 8, 2017
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IT in Logistics

Increasing Convergence Makes Technology Makeover Inescapable

The extent to which technology is used in a logistics company varies depending on the importance given to it by management. A large percentage…

January 8, 2017
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WCO, UNODA team up to combat small arms trafficking

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) have signed an understanding to formalize existing cooperation to enhance…

January 8, 2017
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The Latest

Weak trade curtails 2016 volume growth at Singapore port

PH Customs releases names of delisted importers, brokers

No truth to reports Faeldon will be booted out of BOC

PH exports down 7.5% in Nov on poor commodities sales

PH factory output expands for sixth straight month in Nov

PH transport executives formally sworn into office

Vietnam Customs lists expired regulations

Thailand adds 4 more products to GI list

Malaysia’s November exports soar 7.8%

Upswing in air freight demand to continue in 2017, says IATA

Shipping’s confidence up at the start of unpredictable 2017

Vietnam’s customs agency claims increased efficiency with new risk control system

Changi Airport launches $35M innovation project to secure future competitiveness

Box freight rates soar to highest level in nearly 2 years

Draft PH customs order on export cargo clearance for public review

PH Customs & Trade Outlook for 2017

Don’t Forget the Customer

BOC’s 2017 performance targets jacked up

Increasing Convergence Makes Technology Makeover Inescapable

WCO, UNODA team up to combat small arms trafficking

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