PCC asked to probe international shipping lines’ alleged overcharging
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is requesting the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) to look into alleged excessive and unreasonable charges imposed by…
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is expecting President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the new Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2018-2022 after the…
Carriers’ surcharges mean up to $5B annual losses for PH economy
Destination fees and surcharges imposed by international shipping lines cost the Philippine economy an estimated US$2 billion to $5 billion in losses annually, according…
Proposed order allowing BOC to charge OT fee opposed
The Philippine Travel Agencies Association (PTAA) is against a draft customs administrative order (CAO) that charges the overtime fee of customs airport personnel to…
PCCI, EDC craft proposals to boost PH transport sector
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Export Development Council (EDC) have outlined their priority recommendations to the new Department of…
BOC sets guidelines for submission of e-Certificate of Origin
The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued new guidelines and procedures for the submission and issuance the electronic Certificate of Origin (eCO). Before…
The Export Development Council (EDC) has identified priority legislation that needs to be tackled by the incoming 17th Congress in order to spur development…
PH urged to tap fresh markets as March exports sag 15.1%
The Philippines needs to look at non-traditional export destinations and products to widen its market base as the weak global economy continues to pull…
DTI to promote coordinated action to reach export goals
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is urging government agencies to work together in order to collectively achieve the export goals envisioned in…
PH plans to connect to ASEAN Single Window by second quarter of 2016
The Philippines is targeting to join the live operation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window (ASW) before the middle of…
EDC eyes Cha-Ro inclusion in Ro-Ro development plan
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), through the Export Development Council (EDC), is proposing the inclusion of container chassis roll-on/roll-off (Cha-Ro) in an…
The Confederation of Truckers Association of the Philippines (CTAP) reduced its guide rates for the transport of containerized cargoes effective this month, and the…
Cut storage rates for overstaying boxes, PH government urged
The Philippine government should review its policy on increased storage rates for overstaying foreign inbound containers because it has led to increasing overall logistics…
EDC eyes PH regulatory body to ensure fair shipping charges
The public-private Export Development Council (EDC) is pushing for the establishment of a Philippine regulatory body that will ensure shipping lines charge fair prices,…
