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ASEAN firms stand to gain from trade war if they act now—trade and customs expert

The Philippines and other Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member-states could benefit from the ongoing trade war between China and the US, but…
  • December 3, 2018
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SG releases technical guidance for ships ahead of IMO 2020

The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) continues to prepare the Port of Singapore and Singapore-registered ships for the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO)…
  • December 3, 2018
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DoTr push barging of empty containers to Subic port

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said it will push shipping lines to return empty containers to North Port, Manila’s domestic terminal, where they can…
  • December 3, 2018
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Box volume up 4% in Sep but demand slowdown unabated

In September, some 13.7 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) were shipped globally, bringing the full-year total up to 125.2 million TEUs, an improvement of…
  • December 3, 2018
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Air cargo volume bounces back, led by Asia-Pacific

Worldwide air cargo volume recorded a small year-on-year growth in October of 2.0% after declining in September, with Asia-Pacific posting the best outgoing and…
  • December 3, 2018
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Fees for additional services now part of Manila North Port official tariff

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has approved Manila North Harbour Port, Inc.’s (MNHPI) petition to include fees for additional services in North Port’s official…
  • December 2, 2018
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OCOM approval needed for accreditation of importers, brokers

All applications for accreditation of importers and registration of customs brokers must be approved by the Philippine Office of the Commissioner (OCOM), Customs Commissioner…
  • December 2, 2018
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IATA: e-AWB to become default contract of carriage by Jan 2019

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently issued this formal announcement, which I am quoting in full:   Effective 1 January 2019, the electronic…
  • December 2, 2018
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Boeing marks delivery of 2,000th airplane to China

American aircraft builder Boeing has delivered its 2,000th airplane to a Chinese operator—a 737 MAX—for Xiamen Airlines, the milestone reflecting the accelerating growth in…
  • December 1, 2018
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Additional fuel excise tax may be implemented in 2019 after all

The Development Budget Coordinating Committee (DBCC) has retracted its recommendation to suspend the second increase in excise tax on fuel under the Tax Reform…
  • November 30, 2018
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Challenging outlook for shipping as new export orders fall—Bimco

The effects of rising trade barriers, capital flowing out of emerging market economies, and the elevated geopolitical risk are already being felt and bringing…
  • November 30, 2018
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Asian air carriers enjoy sustained growth in passenger, cargo markets despite trade tensions

Air passenger traffic continued to expand at an encouraging pace, while international air cargo volumes remained firm, notwithstanding tensions around global trade policies, according…
  • November 29, 2018
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First TIR truck journey from China to Europe achieved in 13 days

After more than six months’ preparation, the first truck to make a road journey from China to Europe under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR)…
  • November 28, 2018
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New Bohol airport inaugurated

President Rodrigo Duterte led the inauguration of the P8.9-billion Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA) on November 27. “This modern airport will serve local and international…
  • November 28, 2018
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PH ports register 2.06% volume growth in Jan-Oct

Cargo volume handled by Philippine ports in the first 10 months of 2018 rose 2.06% year-on-year as both foreign and domestic cargoes recorded increases…
  • November 28, 2018
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Carriers eye full adoption of automated empties return under GoFast in 2019

Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) members are looking to fully implement in 2019 an automated empty container returns system under GoFast. This would…
  • November 28, 2018
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BOC chief orders heightened anti-smuggling initiatives

Customs Commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero has directed customs officials and employees to intensify anti-smuggling measures in ports. In a memorandum dated November 22, Guerrero…
  • November 28, 2018
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PPA Jan-Oct income inched up 0.28% as port rehabilitation costs soared

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) recorded a modest increase in net income in the first 10 months of 2018, owing to higher revenues boosted…
  • November 28, 2018
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PH fuel marking system for implementation in 2019

The Philippine government will finally implement next year its fuel marking system to curb oil smuggling and plug revenue losses from illegal importation and…
  • November 26, 2018
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1st Logistics Services Philippines Conference and Exhibit set on Dec 6-7

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)-Competitiveness Bureau, in partnership with the Export Marketing Bureau and Board of Investments, will hold the 1st Logistics…
  • November 26, 2018
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