Customs accreditation for importers, brokers chaotic

INDUSTRY stakeholders are demanding clear-cut rules in the accreditation mechanism for importers and brokers under the Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) newly formed Interim Customs Accreditation and Registration (ICARE). Read more.

BOC Aug collection in doubt

BASED on preliminary figures, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) is in danger of missing its August collection target due to a trade slowdown. Read more.

UPS holds off on expansion

US-based logistics firm United Parcel Service (UPS) is not looking at expanding despite optimism exhibited by from most local businesses, particularly small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Read more.

Asia Pacific airlines post higher July cargo, passage traffic

ASIA-PACIFIC cargo and passage traffic have exceeded their pre-crisis levels, according to the Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA). Read more.

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PortCalls is a twice-a-week Philippine-based newspaper that features complete international shipping schedules as well as local and international news on the transportation industry. It is read by up to 15,000 traders, exporters, importers, manufacturers, cargo service providers and logistics/distribution managers all over the country. Read more.