By the HBK Logistics Team | Updated January 2026 For every Philippine business that imports, Philippine customs clearance is the final, mandatory hurdle. This step determines when you get your inventory and how much it costs you. Successfully navigating the Bureau of Customs (BOC) process requires precision. You need to understand the required documentation and procedures. This …
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China is the world’s factory. It is the primary sourcing location for countless Philippine businesses. Successfully sourcing and shipping goods from this vast market requires knowledge. This Importing from China 101 guide simplifies the process. It covers everything from freight to customs. We show beginners how to manage their supply chain effectively. The Fundamental Challenge …
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When speed is non-negotiable, businesses choose air freight. However, air cargo still faces delays. These delays often happen on the ground, not in the air. For Philippine importers, minimizing air freight delays from China is critical for time-sensitive inventory. This guide shows how HBK Global Trading proactively manages the process to ensure your cargo arrives …
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By the HBK Customs Compliance Team | Updated March 2026 Philippine auto shops constantly need affordable, high-quality supplies. Therefore, importing auto parts from China in 2026 is a highly profitable move. However, customs regulations are getting much stricter this April. The Bureau of Customs (BOC) closely watches heavy machinery and vehicle components. Consequently, simple documentation …
By the HBK Customs Compliance Team | Updated January 2026 For any business that ships from Asia to the Philippines, accurate and complete documentation is the key to a stress-free shipment. A single missing or incorrect document can lead to costly delays and fines. Import documentation Philippines is not optional; it is the most critical compliance step. …
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For Philippine food businesses, sourcing frozen products from China offers vast potential. These products include seafood, meats, and processed foods. However, this niche requires specialized expertise. Frozen goods shipping China demands a seamless “cold chain.” Even a minor temperature fluctuation can result in a total loss of cargo. This guide details how HBK maintains the …
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By the HBK Customs Compliance Team | Updated February 2026 China is a crucial market for Philippine inventory. For bulk goods, sea freight is the most cost-effective solution. However, navigating ocean logistics requires strategy. Successfully optimize sea freight from China with HBK’s proven process. We help you reduce costs and minimize unnecessary delays Pillar 1: LCL vs. …
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By the HBK Customs Compliance Team | Updated February 2026 China remains the primary sourcing market for nearly all Philippine businesses. Successfully moving inventory requires a meticulous plan. Shipping from China to Manila is the most vital step in your supply chain. However, managing freight, customs, and documentation can be complex. This guide simplifies the entire process. …
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‘Tis the season to be jolly!!! Time goes by so fast and it’s the season once again for us to celebrate it with friends and family (hopefully we can this year). As the holiday season is fast approaching, even if we are currently in a state of disarray, we still do not forget to celebrate …
08/19/2021 The global supply chain is currently facing unprecedented challenges that are leading to significant import shipment delays Philippines. As a business owner, understanding these external factors is the first step toward building a resilient logistics strategy that protects your bottom line. The Impact of Global Port Disruptions Major commercial hubs in China have experienced …
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System not yet automated for this country. Kindly leave us a message at our Contact Us page requesting for “Thailand Shipping Instructions” together with your full name and contact number as we need to manually generate and assign a barcoded shipping label for you. Thank you
1. Register an account here > https://hbkglobaltrading.com/register/ 2. Once you have your own Customer ID number, give it to your supplier together with your corresponding supplier link (Not accessible in Philippines so no need to attempt and access it.) That’s it! Your supplier would be needing your customer ID number in that supplier link that you have …
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In anticipation of the upcoming Chinese New Year (February 12), we would like to advise everyone that the last day for accepting cargo in our Yiwu warehouse is January 25. Not that we want to stop operating early but because of the pandemic, there are some government regulations regarding street and business closures — we …
Chinese New Year is fast approaching! As of this writing, we still have a month (more or less) to place orders in China before the long holidays. As a public holiday, Chinese people will get 7 days off from work from February 11 – 17 in 2021. Note though that not all companies follow this …
Our warehouses would be on holiday from September 30, 2020, in preparation for the Mid Autumn Festival and we’ll be back on October 9. During this period we are not able to receive any cargo (I’m sure your supplier will be on holiday anyway ) Of course, our Manila office will be in operation …
Everything is back to normal now. All warehouses in China, Taiwan, Thailand, and Hong Kong are operational. Shipping lead time from the date of departure is back to normal. As mentioned in our previous posts we’re sorting a stockpile of 2 months’ worth of unclaimed cargo, a lot of those have already been claimed as …