PSA BDP Blog

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BDP Trendwatch: Owners and insurers wary of Ukraine grain deal; AMLO risks long US-Mexico trade spat by insisting on energy policy; Port of Oakland reopens as trucker blockade ends

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 30 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: ILWU negotiations: White House watching ‘as closely as they can be’; Joint EU-Japan Project aims to reduce cost of green methanol; AFL-CIO transportation head says labor/shipper coalition supports tougher regulation of railroads

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 29 of 2022.

industry insights
Charge Complaints to the FMC and how to submit them

In his latest blog, Michael Ford reviews how companies can file a "Charge Complaint" with the Federal Maritime Commission in light of OSRA's recent ruling.

BDP Trendwatch: Covid-19-fuelled peak may be bottoming out; Biden says action on China import tariffs still being discussed; UK train drivers vote to strike, threatening more chaos

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 28 of 2022.

industry insights
Less than 6 months until IMO 2023 - is your business ready?

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the impending IMO 2023 regulation and what changes this new measure will usher in for shippers.

Cargo inspection
BDP Trendwatch: West Coast dockworkers extend labor talks without contract; Major European ports are experiencing congestion challenges; Frankfurt the latest to face flight cuts as staff shortage hits

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 27 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: Shanghai container handling nearing pre-lockdown levels; Call for freighters to be excluded from Schiphol flight cuts; Container-ship building spree not over yet, new orders still rising

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 26 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: CN confirms IBEW members are on strike; Airline industry predicts profit in 2023, defying slowdown; China ports handled 116.5 million TEU from January to May

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 25 of 2022.

industry insights
A major shipping reform act has been signed into law

In his latest blog, Michael Ford reviews the newly enforced 'Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022', its provisions, and how the industry views this regulation.

BDP Trendwatch: West Coast ports strike is unlikely even if no deal is reached by July; UK sparks EU ire with bill to override parts of Brexit deal; Chittagong depot owners in dilemma as lines refuse to carry hydrogen peroxide laden containers

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 24 of 2022.