The Bureau of Customs (BOC) on July 23 destroyed seized items including a Ferrari, 12 units of cigarette-making machines, and more than 1,000 master…
BOC destroys Ferrari, counterfeit cigarettes, cigarette-making machines
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Victory Group’s mega distribution hub in Bulacan open for business
Logistics solutions provider Victory Group of Companies has opened its first owned mega distribution hub in Bulacan to serve northern Metro Manila and the…
BOC confiscates P2B in counterfeit goods in Binondo
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) have seized over P2 billion worth of counterfeit goods held in several…
Duterte wants erring customs execs, employees moved to Congress
President Rodrigo Duterte wants the more than 60 Bureau of Customs (BOC) officials and employees allegedly involved in corrupt practices to be transferred to…
Skyway’s Plaza Dilao Ramp now partially accessible
The Plaza Dilao Ramp of the Skyway Stage 3 project is now partially open, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).…
PH transpo, supply chain expo and confab slated for July 24-26 at SMX
The Philippines’ biggest annual gathering of transportation movers and shakers will take place on July 24-26 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City,…
PPA eyes creating dedicated offices to fast track infra works
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is preparing a restructuring plan to make its operations more efficient and fast-track infrastructure projects. PPA general manager Atty.…
BOC set to implement EU’s Registered Exporters’ scheme
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is ready to implement the European Union Registered Exporters (REX) system for certifying the origin of goods. The system…
PPA eyes changes to ‘impractical’ tariff format
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is planning to change its tariff structure to make it simpler and more uniform. “I want to deviate from…
New shipping line begins test voyage on revived BIMP-EAGA route
Reefer Pilipinas Express Line has started trial run on the Davao-General Santos-Bitung (DGB) route, signalling the revival of the route between Mindanao and North…
BOC principal appraisers back under control of port collectors
Operational control and supervision of all principal appraisers of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been returned to the district and sub-port collectors, as…
“Grassroots” Cargo Visibility
This column is an abridged version of TED Talk format presentation made by this writer during the 2nd Philippine Logistics Services Conference held 15…
The Technology Element
“Intelligent industries must be supported by smart logistics,” DTI secretary Ramon Lopez said at the beginning of this year’s Logistics Services Philippines Conference, held…
Five Key Benefits of Digital Logistics
The digital makeover for 3PL and freight companies is no longer a distant goal, but a vital ingredient in the industry’s success today. But…
DHL partners Tetra Pak to deploy its first digital twin warehouse in Asia
Logistics giant DHL has established its first smart warehouse in Asia Pacific that deploys the digital twin technology, which involves using digital models to…
BOC eases cargo clearance process for BIMP micro, small firms
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued guidelines for special cargo clearance procedures for qualified micro and small entrepreneurs importing and exporting goods between…
Panalpina says H1 results ‘a respectable achievement’
Swiss-based international forwarding and logistics company Panalpina recorded a decrease in profit in the first half of 2019 due to lower margins in air…
Cathay Pacific completes acquisition of HK Express
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific announced that it has completed the acquisition of Hong Kong Express Airways (HK Express). Although now a wholly…
P1.6B capacity expansion works on Subic expressway begin
The P1.6-billion Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX) capacity expansion project is well underway, according to toll road company NLEX Corp. and the Subic Bay Metropolitan…
BOC targets joining ASEAN Single Window this year
Automation of processes, enhancement of cargo clearance examination, and strengthening of institutional and individual capabilities in the areas of intelligence and enforcement are among…
