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WTO: trade facilitation deal can raise world exports by up to $1 trillion yearly

Implementing the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) can help increase global merchandise exports by up to US$1 trillion per annum, according to…

October 28, 2015
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Thai port operator marks milestone of 15M TEUs handled

Hutchison Ports Thailand (HPT) said it crossed this month the threshold to 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers lifted, 13 years since…

October 28, 2015
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Singapore to see 2% to 2.5% growth in 2015-2016—MAS

Despite the softening global economy, Singapore’s economy is expected to see a modest pace of growth of 2% to 2.5% in 2015, with risks…

October 28, 2015
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UPS upbeat its ‘positive momentum’ to lead to strong full year profit

Global logistics giant United Parcel Service said it is on a continued “positive momentum” following its above-expectations earnings in the third quarter, as it…

October 28, 2015
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Temporary permit for PNP-regulated chemicals extended to April

Philippine companies dealing with regulated chemicals may heave a sigh of relief at least for now with the government extending until April 2016 the…

October 28, 2015
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PCCI suggests trade, logistics reforms to aid PH businesses

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is proposing trade and logistics reforms that would help further ease doing business in the country.…

October 28, 2015
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Bill raising tax exemption for balikbayan boxes folded into draft CMTA

Overseas Filipino workers and their families in the Philippines may soon no longer have to worry about paying taxes on their balikbayan (personal effects)…

October 28, 2015
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Subic port container throughput up 50% in September

The Port of Subic handled 50% more containerized shipments in September compared to the same month last year. “As of last month, we have…

October 28, 2015
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DOTC mounts Oplan Ligtas Biyahe for All Saints’ Day break

With the number of travelers expected to increase in the coming days due to the yearly observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’…

October 27, 2015
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WTO trade facilitation deal to boost global exports by up to $1 trillion per year

The World Trade Organization (WTO) said the full implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) has the potential to increase global merchandise exports…

October 27, 2015
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Asian exports reflect key trends in global container demand

Exports from Asia remain vibrant despite the sluggish pace of global economic growth, but they are also highlighting the areas of container trade growth…

October 27, 2015
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Singapore’s factory output contracts 4.8% in September

The manufacturing performance of Singapore in all sectors except biomedical and chemicals declined 4.8% in September 2015 year-on-year, continuing the downward trend for the…

October 27, 2015
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Vietnam eyes 6.5%-7% annual GDP growth over next 5 years

The government of Vietnam is setting a growth target of 6.7% for 2016 and an average annual gross domestic product (GDP) goal of 6.5% to…

October 26, 2015
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Manila domestic port to adopt container booking system in 2016

Port operator Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) will roll out the Terminal Appointment Booking System (TABS), along with other automation projects, at Manila’s…

October 26, 2015
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PH trade facilitation efforts exceed ASEAN average—UN global survey

The Philippines’ efforts at implementing trade facilitation measures exceed the overall average in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific, according to a just-released survey by…

October 26, 2015
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BOC bids out P235M worth of IT projects

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking bidders to five information technology projects worth P235.5 million. On October 21 and 23, the BOC’s Bids…

October 26, 2015
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In Their View

An Idea Worth Pursuing

By RUPERT S. BAYOCOT, Director, Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines Both arrastre operators International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and Asian Terminals…

October 26, 2015
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BOC charges sugar importer for P13.7M misdeclared shipment

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has filed smuggling charges against Blue Chelsea Enterprises for misdeclaring P13.7 million worth of refined sugar from China. The…

October 26, 2015
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BOC enlists public help to nab erring officials, smugglers

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is asking the public to become directly involved as the agency intensifies its campaign to cleanse its ranks of…

October 26, 2015
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Nippon Express leads list of top international airfreight forwarders in PH

International airfreight forwarders operating in the Philippines shipped 324.763 million kilograms (kg) in 2014, 6.5% more than the 304.975 million kg reported in 2013.…

October 23, 2015
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WTO: trade facilitation deal can raise world exports by up to $1 trillion yearly

Thai port operator marks milestone of 15M TEUs handled

Singapore to see 2% to 2.5% growth in 2015-2016—MAS

UPS upbeat its ‘positive momentum’ to lead to strong full year profit

Temporary permit for PNP-regulated chemicals extended to April

PCCI suggests trade, logistics reforms to aid PH businesses

Bill raising tax exemption for balikbayan boxes folded into draft CMTA

Subic port container throughput up 50% in September

DOTC mounts Oplan Ligtas Biyahe for All Saints’ Day break

WTO trade facilitation deal to boost global exports by up to $1 trillion per year

Asian exports reflect key trends in global container demand

Singapore’s factory output contracts 4.8% in September

Vietnam eyes 6.5%-7% annual GDP growth over next 5 years

Manila domestic port to adopt container booking system in 2016

PH trade facilitation efforts exceed ASEAN average—UN global survey

BOC bids out P235M worth of IT projects

An Idea Worth Pursuing

BOC charges sugar importer for P13.7M misdeclared shipment

BOC enlists public help to nab erring officials, smugglers

Nippon Express leads list of top international airfreight forwarders in PH

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