So, you finally started your own business. You managed to find suppliers for your products, gain some brand awareness to… read more
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The COVID-19 outbreak has given many businesses today a rough time, especially in the aspect of growth and making a… read more
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Less Container Load, or more commonly known as LCL refers to a type of shipment wherein the shipper negotiates with… read more
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The Philippines is a country in Southeast Asia that is rich in natural resources. Several of these resources are quite… read more
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For the past decades, the Philippines has been undergoing some constant changes specifically in the trucking industry. Many trucking companies… read more
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The supply chain is defined as a congregation of all the resources of an organization, including its members, activities, and… read more
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Importing basically refers to the act of buying goods and services from abroad in order for it to be sold… read more
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One of the true marks of a successful and competent business owner is how to make the best out of… read more
Basically speaking, port congestion refers to the situation wherein a growing number of vessels are starting to queue up outside… read more
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A freight forwarding company is a firm that offers the arrangement of shipping goods in place of an individual client… read more
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One of the most critical success factors of an import business is learning how to minimize shipping costs. Whether you’re… read more
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Over the last five years, the Philippines has become one of the most competitive economies being the 38th largest export… read more
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A reliable and trustworthy international freight forwarding company is crucial to the success of any import/export business operations. Regardless of… read more
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On 30 May 2016, the Republic Act (RA) No. 10863, otherwise known as the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act was… read more
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Lorenciana, Carlo and Braga, Michael Vencynth (2016, June 24). The Freeman. New Cebu international port project may start in August…. read more
Nawal, Allan (2016, June 24). Inquirer Mindanao. Duterte OKs P39-B project in Davao. Retrieved from http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/792194/duterte-oks-p39-b-project-in-davao Backers say one of… read more
Workman, Daniel (2016, June 21). Philippines Top 10 Exports. Retrieved from http://www.worldstopexports.com/philippines-top-10-exports/ Exports from the Philippines amounted to US$58.6 billion… read more
Mercurio, Richmond (2016, June 20). The Philippine Star. No pressing need for DTI reforms, says incoming chief. Retrieved from http://www.philstar.com/business/2016/06/20/1594535/no-pressing-need-dti-reforms-says-incoming-chief… read more
Magtulis, Prinz (2016, June 15). The Philippine Star. Dominguez readies Customs reforms. Retrieved from http://www.philstar.com/business/2016/06/15/1592969/dominguez-readies-customs-reforms To rid agency of ‘most… read more
