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Manila International Container Port (MICP)

15 posts

BOC reaffirms order on non-entry of empties in Manila ports without special permit

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a reminder that empty containers without a special permit to load (SPTL) may not enter the ports…
  • July 6, 2019
  • 3 minute read

JAO regulating foreign carriers’ charges out in a week or two—DTI chief

The joint administrative order (JAO) that will regulate local charges imposed by international shipping lines servicing the Philippines will be out in one or…
  • June 23, 2019
  • 4 minute read

Joint order on foreign liners’ fees soon signed

The draft joint administrative order (JAO) that will regulate local charges imposed by international shipping lines operating in the Philippines and provide measures to…
  • May 1, 2019
  • 4 minute read

BOC-MICP targets swift resolution of over 1,200 pending legal cases

The Bureau of Customs (BOC)-Manila International Container Port (MICP) aims to dispose of 1,236 cases pending with its Law Division and is implementing systems…
  • April 24, 2019
  • 1 minute read

BOC places resin imports on alert after P1.8B shabu haul

All resin imports will now be issued an alert order by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) after the recent seizure of P1.8 billion worth…
  • March 29, 2019
  • 1 minute read

BOC-MICP expedites inspection of overstaying containers

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has finished inspecting 412 overstaying containers at the Manila International Container Port (MICP), part of efforts to free up…
  • March 22, 2019
  • 2 minute read

CYs remain congested but new depots being constructed

More container yards (CY) are being built to accommodate more empty containers as existing and new depots in Metro Manila and nearby areas remain…
  • March 16, 2019
  • 3 minute read

BOC chief: Yard utilization at Manila ports now ideal

Manila’s international container terminals are no longer congested as yard utilization has gone down to ideal levels, according to Customs commissioner Rey Leonardo Guerrero.…
  • March 10, 2019
  • 3 minute read

BOC prohibits return of empty containers at Manila ports

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is temporarily disallowing return of empty containers at the Port of Manila (POM) and Manila International Container Port (MICP)…
  • March 7, 2019
  • 6 minute read

BOC operations affected by Manila expanded truck ban

The Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) said operations in two of its largest collection districts have been affected by the expanded Manila truck ban,…
  • February 25, 2014
  • 2 minute read

PH Customs Oct collections rise to P27.9B, still below target

CUSTOMS collections increased 3.4% for October to P27.86 billion from P26.934 billion year-on-year as revenue improved for four months in a row, according to…
  • November 30, 2013
  • 2 minute read

PH Customs staff recall leads to shipment processing freeze

PHILIPPINE customs services are said to be breaking down, with reports of export and import shipments being frozen amid confusion and staff protest resulting…
  • September 17, 2013
  • 4 minute read

Key PH Customs collection districts fail to hit Oct target

Four out of five top revenue districts of the Philippine Bureau of Customs (BOC) failed to meet their collection targets for October, with the…
  • November 13, 2012
  • 2 minute read