PH sees much improvement in 2019 trade facilitation score
The Philippines has significantly improved its score in the 2019 United Nations (UN) Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation to 80.65% from…
Full automation leads BOC’s 10 priorities for 2019
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is implementing a 10-point priority program aimed at accomplishing its organizational and operational targets for 2019, with fully…
IFCBA to conduct world meet in Manila on customs best practices
This year’s International Federation of Customs Brokers Associations (IFCBA) World Conference to be held in Manila on May 29-31, 2018 focuses on the impact…
PCCI rejects pre-shipment inspection of box cargoes, offers up alternatives
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is requesting the Department of Finance (DOF) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) to reconsider their plan…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued the rules and regulations for the establishment of an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) program in the Philippines.…
BOC revives plan to require pre-shipment inspection on containers
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) is again holding public consultations on extending the coverage of the load port survey (LPS) or pre-shipment inspection…
Thai, S. Korea customs agencies cooperate over AEO mutual recognition
The customs agencies of Thailand and South Korea have agreed to recognize each other’s Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programs, according to the World Customs…
The draft customs administrative order (CAO) establishing an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Program in the Philippines has been released by the Department of Finance…
This is the last part of a four-part article outlining the major problems confronting the Philippine Bureau of Customs; the previous efforts to reform…
WCO, ICAO pinpoint more areas for synergy in air cargo safety
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have listed the priority projects they believe will further enhance air cargo security…
Use of customs broker services should be optional—WCO
The World Customs Organization (WCO) said customs brokers’ services should be made optional in keeping with provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention, although in…
APEC outlines plans for greater supply chain connectivity
While acknowledging advances made to improve supply chain connectivity, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) trade ministers believe more steps can be taken to tighten linkages…
APEC leaders want faster work on Single Window, AEO, electronic port projects
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ministers wish to see more progress made on several programs on cross-border trade facilitation in the region, including the Authorized…
PCCI suggests trade, logistics reforms to aid PH businesses
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is proposing trade and logistics reforms that would help further ease doing business in the country.…
