54,000 boxes abandoned at PH ports in 2025-2026

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CHEAPESTUMAC Express BOC
35-42 days Door-to-door Customs included

$70

Verified 2026-04-24

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Manila Forwarder BOC
42-56 days Customs included

Drop-off only. Pickup +$15

$73

Verified 2026-04-24

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Atlas Shippers International BOC
28-56 days Door-to-door Customs included

$80

Verified 2026-04-24

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LBC Express BOC
30-60 days Door-to-door Customs included

$85

Verified 2026-04-24

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Forex Cargo / Forex eShip BOC
42-84 days Door-to-door Customs included

$85

Verified 2026-04-24

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Johnny Air Cargo BOC
60-90 days Door-to-door Customs included

Daily shipping Mon-Fri

$90

Verified 2026-04-24

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11

BOC-Accredited Forwarders

6

Suspended / Blacklisted

10

Countries Covered

2026

Rates Updated

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United States

6-12 weeks

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UAE / Dubai

4-6 weeks

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Saudi Arabia

4-6 weeks

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United Kingdom

6-8 weeks

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Canada

4-8 weeks

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Hong Kong

2-4 weeks

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Japan

4-8 weeks

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Australia

4-7 weeks

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Singapore

2-5 weeks

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Italy

6-10 weeks

Suspended Forwarders — Do Not Use

These forwarders have been suspended by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) for abandoning OFW balikbayan boxes. 54,000 boxes worth P330M were left at Philippine ports.

Makati Express Cargo

BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Criminal charges filed (estafa + Customs Modernization Act violations). Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.

MBS Cargo Movers

BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.

ME Amoree International

BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.

Tri-Star Cargo Express

BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.

RLMR Freight Forwarder

BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.

MT de Guzman Trading

BOC suspended license Nov 2025. Part of 54,000 abandoned boxes scandal.

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  • 1. Check the official BOC accredited list
  • 2. Look for the BOC Certificate of Authority (CA) number
  • 3. If the forwarder offers unusually low rates, be suspicious
  • 4. Report suspicious forwarders to BOC: (+632) 8527-4573

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About Balikbayan Box Shipping

Over 7 million balikbayan boxes are shipped to the Philippines every year by 10.2 million Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) across 170+ countries. The balikbayan box is more than a shipment — it is a tradition of love, sacrifice, and connection.

In 2025-2026, the industry was shaken by a trust crisis: 54,000 boxes were abandoned at Philippine ports after 11 deconsolidators failed to release shipments worth P330 million. The Bureau of Customs filed criminal charges.

PadalaCompare was built in response. Every OFW deserves to know what they are paying, who they are trusting, and whether their forwarder is BOC-accredited.

Disclaimer: PadalaCompare is independent. Not affiliated with any forwarder or government agency. Rates are estimates — verify with your forwarder before shipping.