News

The latest industry news and PSA BDP Happenings from across the globe.

August 27, 2020

ocean freight

Hurricane Laura currently has maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, according to data from a NOAA hurricane hunter plane, and is likely to become a major Category 3 storm or higher over the next day or so. The center of the storm is located 620 miles from Galveston, Texas, and it's moving at a rapid clip of 16 mph.

August 23, 2020

covid-19

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced the State of Emergency will be in place for 18 months and lockdown restrictions will be extended beyond September.

August 19, 2020

covid-19

South Korea on Tuesday (Aug 18) ordered nightclubs, museums and buffet restaurants closed and banned large gatherings in and around the capital as a burst of new coronavirus cases sparked fears of a major second wave.

August 17, 2020

covid-19

The Canada-U.S. border will remain closed to nonessential travel for at least another month, Canada’s public safety minister said Friday.

August 14, 2020

The Quest for Quality Awards are the gold standard for customer satisfaction and performance excellence for carriers, ports and logistics providers worldwide. BDP was named as a winner in the 3PL category.

August 14, 2020

covid-19

European countries are reimposing restrictions and checks on holidaymakers in the region, in response to rising coronavirus infections among people traveling within the continent.

August 13, 2020

brexit

Britain is “absolutely confident” it will keep supply chains moving regardless of the outcome of negotiations with the European Union on a future trade agreement post Brexit, transport minister Grant Shapps said on Friday.

August 12, 2020

covid-19

New Zealand, which has been praised for its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, placed its largest city back into lockdown Wednesday after the country recorded its first COVID-19 cases in more than three months.

August 11, 2020

covid-19

After more than four months, the US State Department on Thursday lifted its advisory warning US citizens against traveling abroad.

August 10, 2020

ocean freight

Longshore workers at the Port of Montreal have launched a general, unlimited strike Monday morning, as negotiations with their employer remain in deadlock.