The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered a 60-day suspension of Makati Express Cargo Inc. (MECI) as a deconsolidator or consignee for failing to settle outstanding taxes.
In a statement on Friday, the BOC said the suspension followed MECI’s failure to comply with the directives in the Show Cause Order issued on October 23, 2025, which required the company to settle its duties and taxes and respond within three days.
‘The BOC will continue to enforce accountability and protect the welfare of our overseas Filipino workers,’ Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said.
‘We remain committed to ensuring that all forwarding companies comply with customs laws and that our fellow Filipinos can trust that their hard-earned shipments reach their families safely and without delay,’ he added.
The BOC noted that prior to the suspension, reports surfaced indicating that MECI had numerous containers of Balikbayan Boxes left unclaimed and unpaid at several ports, including Cebu, Manila International Container Port, and Davao.
Some of these containers were found to have overstayed for an extended period, with several already declared abandoned, the BOC said.
Meanwhile, the agency said it will explore ways to refer the matter to the Department of Trade and Industry for appropriate action regarding MECI’s accreditation.