April 2024

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and several Philippine Trade Regulatory Government Agencies (TRGAs) engaged in a sequence of national workshops conducted in Metro Manila last March 2023. These workshops were designed to provide BOC and TRGAs with the necessary knowledge and resources for crafting fresh policies and protocols to enhance trade facilitation in the Philippines. […]

MANILA – The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Tuesday that DP World, a logistics company based in Dubai, has shown interest in establishing a logistics hub and an industrial park in the Philippines. According to a statement from the DTI, Secretary Alfredo Pascual held discussions with DP World Group’s Senior Vice President

The World Customs Organization (WCO) undertook a mission between January 28th and February 2nd, 2023, to reaffirm multiple areas of collaboration aimed at enhancing the Bureau of Customs (BOC) capabilities in effectively executing the World Trade Organization’s Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). This mission was part of the enduring and extensive Mercator Programme partnership, supported by

The WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme, supported by the United Kingdom’s His Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), carried out a Risk Management mission from February 13th to 17th, 2024, in The Philippines, concurrently with a donor/HMRC Monitoring & Evaluation mission. The aim was to assess recent advancements and reaffirm partnerships aimed at enhancing the Bureau

Hapag-Lloyd, in collaboration with vessel owner Seaspan, has outlined plans for the initial five methanol conversions for their container vessels. The companies disclosed an estimated total investment of approximately $120 million for these five vessels, scheduled for retrofitting in 2026 as part of a broader initiative announced last year. The retrofits are slated to commence in

BALTIMORE, March 27, 2024 – The baltimore bridge collapse occurred after a large cargo ship, disabled by a power outage, collided with the structure. This incident led to the closure of a major port along the U.S. Eastern Seaboard. Tragically, six workers are missing and presumed deceased. Despite efforts by dive teams in challenging conditions