Electronic Accreditation of Importers and Forwarders

Jan. 26 | THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) has recently issued several guidelines that will directly impact the present manual system for accrediting and verifying entities (importers, customs brokers, forwarders, NVOCC, airlines, etc.) dealing with customs. CMO 39-2008...

PISA pushes immediate passage of Omnibus Maritime Code

Jan. 5 | THE Philippine Interisland Shipping Association PISA), an umbrella organization of local shipping lines, is batting for the immediate passage of the Omnibus Maritime Code that will overhaul the country’s maritime industry and harmonize legislation. “We...

Nenaco mother firm pushes expansion

Jan. 5 | KGLI-NM, key investor of Negros Navigation (Nenaco), is going against the grain and sticking to its expansion plans despite the global economic crisis. KGLI-NM said its mother unit, Kuwait-based KGL Investment, is still upbeat about Philippine prospects. ...

AFPI inducts new board for 2008-2010

Jan. 5 | The new board is as follows: Chairman Emeritus, Cynthia Reyes-Tsui; Chairman, Jaime A. Roxas; President, Roy A. Raralio; 1st Vice President, Michael R. Aquino; 2nd Vice President, Gregg S. Sebastian; Secretary, Tessa H. Diesmos; Treasurer, Nelson M. Mendoza;...

PPA increases port tariff, domestic wharfage fees

Jan. 5 | THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has increased port tariff and domestic wharfage fees effective this year as a safety net to the expected backlash of the global economic crunch. The increase is the last in a series of rescheduled rate hikes authorized...