Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp. launched in Japan on July 5 the 98-meter bed/seat roll-on/roll-off passenger (RoPax) ferry, the group’s 10th vessel of…
Chelsea Logistics launches new RoPax ferry
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PH, ADB sign $1.3B loan for Malolos–Clark Railway Project
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President Ahmed M. Saeed signed on July 11 a $1.3-billion loan, the first tranche…
64 BOC personnel facing presidential axe
President Rodrigo Duterte will terminate 64 officials and employees of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) due to alleged involvement in illegal activities. “You resign,…
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BOC eyes 200 more firms for audit this year
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China has largest high-speed rail network in the world, says WB study
A new study from the World Bank said China has put into operation over 25,000 kilometers of dedicated high-speed railway (HSR) lines since 2008,…
UPS: enhancements in H1 strengthen trade connectivity across Asia
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BOC revises accreditation rules for importers, brokers
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has amended its accreditation guidelines for importers and customs brokers to ensure accredited importers are not “used as dummies…
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The Philippines’ fuel marking program is scheduled to be implemented in the third quarter of this year and will bring in at least P5…
Duterte forms inter-agency body ahead of IMO state audit scheme
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BOC reshuffles district, deputy collectors
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has reshuffled nine district collectors and two deputy collectors. Guillermo Pedro A. Francia IV has been installed as acting…
Breaking Point
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Right Technology Key to Achieving Efficiency Gains
As competition heats up many 3PL and freight companies are making a well-considered move towards automation to speed up processes and increase efficiency gains.…
BOC to levy safeguard duty on ceramic floor, wall tile imports
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is imposing provisional safeguard duty on imported ceramic floor and wall tiles for 200 days to protect and promote…
Safety reminder issued to maritime industry with onset of rains
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is reminding ship owners, ship operators, bareboat charterers, ship managers, and other concerned stakeholders to ensure maritime safety at…
EVA Air strike comes to an end
Taiwanese carrier Eva Air and the striking flight attendants have finally reached an agreement, and the protesters announced they are set to end their…
