BOC eyes automation of cargo transfers, ship-to-truck scheme

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is open to automating the process of transferring cargoes from one economic zone to another. Customs Commissioner Alberto Lina,…

10 electronics makers ‘seriously studying’ shift to Batangas port

About 10 members of the Semiconductors and Electronics Industries in the Philippines, Inc. (SEIPI) are said to be “seriously considering” shifting to Batangas port…

Key PH port stakeholders extend operations to ease cargo backlog

For the next 15 days starting March 8, Philippine importers, exporters, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and government banks Land Bank and Development Bank…

7-day customs work week at key PH ports welcomed

STAKEHOLDERS welcome the Philippine Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) plan for a seven-day work schedule, saying it would help speed up customs processes. Customs deputy…

Stakeholders form action team vs Manila truck ban

PHILIPPINE transport stakeholders have formed a team that will take action against the Manila City government’s implementation of a daytime truck ban on Feb.…

PH importers now need BIR accreditation; BOC post-entry audit unit dissolved

PHILIPPINE importers will now have to be accredited by the Bureau if Internal Revenue (BIR) before they can import goods through the Bureau of…