PPA requires customs brokers to submit request for accreditation exemption
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) is requiring customs brokers to file a request for exemption from PPA’s new accreditation requirement so they can continue…
e2m to soon recognize declarants other than customs broker
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is restructuring its electronic-to-mobile (e2m) system to finally enable implementation of an order that will allow individuals, other than…
PPA rules: Licensed customs brokers exempt from accreditation
Licensed customs brokers no longer need to secure accreditation from the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) under certain circumstances. The PPA Board of Directors in…
CCBI: Duterte proposal to eliminate brokers, examiners “disheartening”
Chamber of Customs Brokers, Inc (CCBI) president Adonis Carmona told PortCalls President Rodrigo Duterte’s proposal to do away with customs brokers and examiners from…
Duterte proposes elimination of customs brokers, examiners
President Rodrigo Duterte is proposing to do away with customs brokers and examiners from the customs system, saying doing so would “cut corruption overnight”.…
Customs commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero said the Bureau of Customs (BOC) will go after customs brokers in violation of customs regulations. In a statement…
PEZA looks to simplify requirements, extend validity of 3PL accreditation
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is working to slash requirements for accreditation as well as extend the validity of accreditation of truckers, freight…
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…
PH truckers, brokers threaten Nov. 19 ‘day of rest’
Several trucking and customs brokers’ organizations are planning a trucking holiday starting November 19 to force the Philippine government to address difficulties in returning…
Highly trained customs workforce key to trade reform success—WB
Educating customs officials and customs brokers through regular training is positively associated with lower border and documentary compliance times, according to a recent case…
Draft customs order on brokers’ registration released
The draft customs administrative order (CAO) providing new rules on the registration procedure for customs brokers has been released for public review by the…
More opportunities await customs brokers as supply chain practitioners
Customs brokers can expand their expertise by scaling up to become supply chain professionals, enabling them to provide value-added service to clients at the…
NMM Customs Brokers unveils initial stage of service automation project
Manila-based Nague Malic Magnawa (NMM) & Associates Customs Brokers has soft-launched its improved and enhanced automated system that facilitates easier operations and transactions with…
AISL activates online payment for equipment insurance under GoFast
Philippine importers and customs brokers may now pay equipment insurance to shipping lines electronically through a newly added feature in the Association of International…
In recent years e-commerce has grown exponentially, with many offshore purchases now done through online sites. Unfortunately, first-time importers have encountered difficulties when clearing…
PH finance department highlights role of customs brokers
Customs brokers play a crucial role as a lead partner in the administration’s campaign to lick official corruption, eliminate poverty, and promote trade and…
BIR reminds importers, brokers to renew accreditation
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released the list of 204 importers and customs brokers that must renew their accreditation with the…
