The Philippines Joins ATA Carnet System Effective July 15, 2024

PHILIPPINES TO BEGIN ACCEPTING ATA CARNETS

The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) announced that the Philippines joined the ATA Carnet System and will begin accepting carnets effective July 15, 2024. The Philippines is the 91st country/territory to join the ATA Carnet system. The scope of application of the ATA Carnet procedure in the Philippines will cover exhibitions, professional equipment, commercial samples, goods in connection with a manufacturing operation, goods for educational, scientific or cultural purposes, travellers’ personal effects and goods for sports purpose, goods for humanitarian purposes, and even animals.

ICTSI Manila receives next-generation cranes

International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) has significantly upgraded its ability to handle foreign ultra-container vessels with the recent arrival of three new quay cranes at its flagship Manila International Container Terminal (MICT). Manufactured by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry Co. Ltd. (ZPMC), the arrivals include two Panamax with a reach of 18 rows across for Berths 3 and 4, and one post-Panamax with a reach of 20 rows across to be deployed at Berth 7. The new cranes expand MICT’s fleet to 18 quay cranes – the largest in the Philippines – and will be put into operation after commissioning, enabling yet faster turnaround times at the country’s premiere international trade gateway.