Power banks must be classified as batteries, FedEx says

FedEx Express Philippines said shipments containing power banks must be classified as batteries and prepared according to the new rules published by the International…

CAAP suspends accreditation requirement for handlers of dangerous goods

Air cargo service providers no longer need to secure accreditation for handling dangerous goods by air from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines…

Updated PH Orange Book on port safety effective Jan 14

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will implement on January 14 the updated and revised version of its rule book on safety, health, and environmental…

Marina lists new IMO rules affecting carriers from 2016

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) is calling on overseas shipping companies registered in the Philippines to get ready for the enforcement of several International…

BOC adjusts off-dock CY/CFS rates after 15 years

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released revised uniform rates that will be charged by off-dock container yard/container freight stations (OCCs) starting January 1,…

PPA compliant with new SOLAS rule on mandatory verification of box weight

Philippine ports are ready for the implementation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) requirement to mandatorily verify weight of packed containers from July 2016,…

PPA updates Orange Book rules on shipping dangerous goods

The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will launch in December an updated version of its rule book on safety, health, and environmental management (SHEM), which…