CCBI in a statement said the BOC move to revise the earlier CAO (CAO No 3-2006) is against the law and tantamount to amending…
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PRBCB, CCBI looking at legal remedies to "correct" CAO
THE Professional Regulatory Board for Customs Brokers (PRBCB) is contemplating on seeking administrative and legal remedies if the Bureau of Customs (BOC) does not…
RP’s Bilateral and Regional Trade Agreement
IN 1995, the Philippines formally joined the World Trade Organization (WTO). After years of nego-tiations and debate, about a hundred forty countries finally agreed…
Strong customer service ethic brings Wingspeed Shipping Corp continued success
In cutthroat service industries such as freight forwarding, companies that focus their attention on customer service are more likely to thrive. Wingspeed Shipping Corp.…
PPA bids out expansion contract for Davao port
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has started the bidding process for the expansion of Mabila Port in Davao Del Sur to support the growth…
PSB rationalization program stumbles on lack of funds
BUDGETARY constraints are hampering the rationalization program of the Philippine Shippers’ Bureau (PSB), PSB executive director Atty. Pedro Vicente Mendoza said. "Budgetary constraints really…
JICA: Manila, Cebu ports need additional facilities
THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is urging the government to focus on Manila and Cebu and construct the needed port facilities as annual…
PRBCB expresses optimism over resolution’s release this week
THE Professional Regulation Board for Customs Brokers (PRBCB) is optimistic it can release the resolution on the scope and limitation of the customs brokers’…
CCBI: Brokers, reps all set for CAO implementation
THE Chamber of Customs Brokers Inc.(CCBI) has expressed readiness for the full implementation of Republic Act 9280 or the Customs Brokers Act of 2004…
TCC Cancellation and Revalidation Starting Aug 1
THE Department of Finance (DOF) has issued a new order requiring the special revalidation of all outstanding Tax Credit Certificates (TCCs) from August 1…
WTO Review of Free Trade Agreements
The continuing failure of WTO members to enter into major agreements starting three years ago has made many countries participate in numerous regional and…
RP to Adopt the Revised Kyoto Convention
THERE are at present two proposed legislation pending in Congress which, if not studied fully, may impact nega-tively on how companies conduct their business…
DHL Phils eyes 30% growth in 2006
DHL Express Philippines sees its business in the Philippines growing by 30% this year due to the expected increase in electronics export and the…
Stricter Marina rules on wooden-hulled vessel manufacture loom
THE Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) said it may implement stricter rules on the construction of wooden-hulled vessels based on a recommendation from the Japan…
What’s wrong with importing vessels, NDC asks local shipping industry
LOCAL shipping firms should start looking for ships in countries such as China than wait for the country’s shipyards to manufacture vessels for the…
No deal yet on customs passes for forwarders
THE Customs Memorandum Order (CMO) providing for the issuance of customs passes to freight forwarders and their representatives continues to hang after talks between…
CMO 20-2006: Rules for Alcohol and Tobacco products
IN a previous column (January 30, 2006, Port-Calls), we wrote about the new law passed last year governing alcohol and to-bacco products. The Bureau…
CVCRRC – Valuation and Classification Disputes
In a previous article (PortCalls, April 10, 2006), we wrote about CMO 7-2007 which provides for new rules governing assessment disputes (valuation and classification…
Aboitiz Transport keeping all ro-ro ports of call
DESPITE suffering massive losses due to skyrocketing fuel prices, Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) president and chief executive officer Jon Ramon Aboitiz said the company…
Nenaco sails into black
NEGROS Navigation Company sees a turnaround in business this year, as it expects higher net income in the second quarter, enough to put the…
