Asia · PH · In-houseFreight forwarding & customs in the Philippines
The Philippines is a fast-growing consumer and manufacturing market and a key source of electronics exports. It is also our in-house customs base in Asia.
- HubManila
- Local time--:--
- AirportsMNL · CEB · CRK
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Air waybills
- Own AWBs, no third parties
- Framework & systems
- Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA)
- Hub
- Manila
- Air gateways
- Manila, Cebu and Clark
- Seaports
- Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Air waybills
- Own air waybills, no third parties
- Customs authority
- Bureau of Customs (BOC)
- Importer requirements
- accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs
- Transport modes
- Air, sea, road, NFO, on-board courier
Every mode to and from the Philippines
Whether your cargo needs to arrive next week or tonight, we plan the transport and the customs clearance as one shipment, from one desk.
Air freight Philippines
Our own air waybills via Manila, Cebu and Clark. Door-to-door or airport-to-airport, export and import.
More →Sea freight Philippines
FCL and LCL via Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao, with customs at origin and destination.
More →Next Flight Out
Urgent cargo on the first available flight into or out of Manila (MNL), with customs pre-lodged.
More →On-Board Courier
A courier hand-carries critical parts door to door to Manila and every other city in the Philippines.
More →Road & distribution
Pick-up and delivery on Luzon, inter-island transport and domestic air freight to the islands.
More →Customs clearance
In-house, by our own customs team. Bureau of Customs (BOC).
More →How customs clearance works with us in the Philippines
Ziem Logistics clears customs in the Philippines in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. We issue our own air waybills on the Philippines lanes, without a third-party consolidator.
- Import clearanceImport entries with the Bureau of Customs, duty and VAT calculation and release.
- Export clearanceExport declarations for electronics, components and consumer goods.
- Regulated goodsCoordination of permits and clearances from Philippine agencies.
- Importer accreditationGuidance on BOC accreditation for new importers.
- Air freight with own AWBDirect air waybills from Manila, Cebu and Clark.
- Domestic air freightOnward flights from Manila, Clark and Cebu to Davao, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and other islands. See domestic air freight.
Shipping to the Philippines: what to know
Philippine customs procedures follow the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CMTA). Importers must be accredited with the Bureau of Customs, and regulated goods need clearances from the responsible agencies before release. We handle accreditation questions and permits as part of the shipment.
With our own clearance team and our own air waybills, there is no gap between the airline booking and the customs entry.
Airports and seaports in the Philippines
Air: We handle air cargo at the following airports. Other airports are available on request.
Sea: Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao.
Main lanes to and from the Philippines
Our most important connections from the Philippines. When both ends of a lane are core markets, we coordinate customs at origin and destination from one shipment file.
Air freight and customs by city in the Philippines
Local pages for the main business centres in the Philippines: airports, seaports, local industries, seasonal risks and your contact.
Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, precision engineering, aerospace and aviation components, industrial machinery, furniture manufacturing, marine equipment and processed food exports.
Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing, aviation and aerospace services, aircraft maintenance, precision engineering, industrial machinery, automotive components, logistics and distribution, medical devices and high-tech equipment.
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Shipping to the Philippines: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Does Ziem Logistics clear customs in the Philippines?
Yes. Customs clearance in the Philippines is handled in-house by our own customs team.
Which airports in the Philippines do you serve?
We handle air cargo at Manila, Cebu and Clark. Other airports are available on request.
Which seaports do you use for the Philippines?
For sea freight to and from the Philippines we mainly use Manila, Batangas, Cebu and Davao, with FCL and LCL services.
What do importers in the Philippines need?
Importers in the Philippines generally need accreditation as an importer with the Bureau of Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Do you issue your own air waybills for the Philippines?
Yes. We issue our own air waybills on the Philippines lanes, without a third-party consolidator or co-loader.
Can you send an urgent shipment to the Philippines today?
For time-critical cargo we book Next Flight Out on the first available flight or send an on-board courier who hand-carries the goods to Manila or any other destination in the Philippines. Customs is prepared before arrival.
How do I get a quote for the Philippines?
Use the quote form on this page, email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280. We usually reply within one business day.
Do you work with local agents in the Philippines?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.