From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO's Evolving Draft

From Prohibition to Transparency: The JAO’s Evolving Draft

A necessary caveat first: the Joint Administrative Order (JAO) on Yard Utilization…
PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setupPhilippine Customs commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno (left) and Israel Customs Directorate director general Kfir Hen shake hands after signing the joint action plan for an Authorized Economic Operator Mutual Recognition Arrangement on July 13, 2026. Photo from Bureau of Customs

PH, Israel Customs agencies begin talks for AEO mutual recognition setup

The Philippine Bureau of Customs and the Israel Customs Directorate formally launched…
DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

DOH, URC, PTC Logistics sign partnership for vaccine distribution

The Department of Health signed an agreement with University Research Co., and…
NBI, BOC vow intensified anti-smuggling crackdown after P3B cigarette seizures

NBI, BOC vow intensified anti-smuggling crackdown after P3B cigarette seizures

The Bureau of Customs and the National Bureau of Investigation vowed to…
FAST logistics exec: Cold storage near farms, shared facilities to boost food security

FAST Logistics exec pushes cold storage near farms to cut food losses

The Philippines can significantly reduce post-harvest losses and boost food security by…
Upper-Middle Realities

Upper-Middle Realities

There was a mixed response to the news that the Philippines has…

BOC issues rules for conditional importation of cable-laying, repair vessels

The Bureau of Customs has issued an order establishing a clear framework…
Dapitan port cargo-handling service provider seeks 28% tariff hike

Dapitan port cargo handler seeks 28% tariff hike

PCBSI Port Terminal Management Corp. is proposing a 27.80% increase in the…
Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore keeps rank as world’s top maritime center for 13th year

Singapore retained its position as the world’s leading maritime hub for the…
MICT tightens rules on shipping lines to stabilize service levels

MICT enforces stricter controls on shipping lines to stabilize operating conditions

Manila International Container Terminal is implementing temporary operational measures starting July 15…