Manila, Feb. 21 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has called on the Association of International Shipping Lines, Inc. (AISL) to coordinate with shipping lines regarding empty containers that have remained in ports beyond the allowable dwell period.

In a letter to AISL director-president Patrick Ronas, Customs Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno reiterated the strict enforcement of the 90-day container dwell time rule under Customs Administrative Order No. 8-2019 or the Policies on Admission, Movement and Re-Exportation of Containers at the Seaports" to address port congestion

The notice also directed shipping lines to immediately file the necessary goods declaration and/or settle the corresponding duties, taxes, and other charges.

It warned tha...