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PH fuel marking program launched, to raise P27B in BOC revenue
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) projects additional revenues of P27 billion this year as it officially launched its fuel marking program, which starts nationwide…
PAL, ANA deal seen to conclude before mid-March
ANA Holdings, Inc.’s (ANA HD) acquisition of 9.5% shares of PAL Holdings, Inc. is expected to be closed within February 28 to March 15.…
PH production value, volume contract in Dec
Philippine manufacturing output declined in both volume and value in December 2018, its first decrease after 11 months of increase. The Monthly Integrated Survey…
Air freight loses momentum in late 2018, passenger growth still healthy
Following strong 2017 results, global air freight markets posted moderate growth in 2018 amid heightened uncertainties, while passenger markets enjoyed healthy growth although not…
ATI plans to open off-dock yards, empty container depots
Asian Terminals Inc. (ATI) will have additional capacity for empty containers by mid-year, helping to address current difficulties in logistics faced by stakeholders. This…
Full BOC automation requires P6B
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) said it needs an estimated P6 billion to fully automate its systems and processes, including the replacement of the…
Certain auto imports ordered to undergo customs value verification
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) now requires that values of auto shipments under certain tariff headings be verified by the Import Assessment Service (IAS)…
Thailand’s new ‘e-visa on arrival’ service starts Feb 14
The Bureau of Immigration of Thailand will launch a new e-visa on arrival (eVoA) system on February 14 for foreign tourists from 21 countries…
Hapag-Lloyd to retrofit mega box ship for LNG
Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd will retrofit a 15,000-TEU ship to operate using liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a pilot project that will pave the way for…
IMO set to adopt new guidelines for safer, standardized navigation
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is moving closer to adopting a standardized system for electronic navigation, says the Baltic and International Maritime Council (Bimco).…
BOC Jan revenue collection 5.5% more than target
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) surpassed its revenue collection target in January 2019, posting a total of P48.153 billion, 5.5% higher than the P45.626…
BOC-MICP seizes misdeclared Bentley, truck worth P12.1M
The Bureau of Customs-Manila International Container Port (MICP), headed by District Collector Erastus Sandino B. Austria, recently seized a total of P12.1 million worth…
PH ship agents decry delay in CPRS activation for tramp operators
The Philippine Ship Agents Association (PSAA) is requesting the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to set a limit of 24 hours to approve the activation…
Local shipping lines urged to serve 19 missionary routes
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has declared 19 missionary routes where shipping lines may start a service, Marina deputy administrator for operations Engineer Nannette…
Chelsea Logistics eyes P7B expansion fund from issuing bonds
Chelsea Logistics Holdings Corp. (CLHC) confirmed plans to raise P7 billion from the debt market to fund its expansion projects for this year. CLHC…
Fake merchandise worth P850M seized in Binondo, Sucat warehouses
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently seized various fake goods worth an estimated P850 million inside warehouse units in Binondo, Manila and in Sucat,…
Air cargo posts negative volume, yield growth in Dec
Air freight volume recorded negative year-on-year expansion in December as the last four months of 2018 experienced steadily declining growth, according to WorldACD figures.…
Vietnamese airlines may soon be allowed nonstop flights to US
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly planning to grant Vietnam category 1 status anytime soon, setting the stage for direct services between…
Marina favors SBSR development over gov’t takeover of Hanjin
The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is recommending developing and upgrading the ship building and ship repair (SBSR) industry to enable local shipyards to expand…
