PSA BDP Blog

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What is the meaning of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal (URD)?

One of the requirements of the recently issued OSRA was to try to define the meaning of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or negotiate to vessel space accommodations. Learn more from Michael Ford, our VP of Government and Industry Affairs.

BDP Trendwatch: Suez Canal Authority to apply increased transit tolls next year; Port labor talks stall as worker disruptions grow; Boxships delay Kyushu calls ahead of Typhoon Nanmadol

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 38 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: U.S. railroad strike averted as tentative deal is reached; EU is assessing if US Inflation Act in breach of WTO rules; Liverpool port strike goes ahead as parties fail to reach agreement

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 37 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: British trade union confirms two-week strike action at Port of Liverpool container division; Revving exports to US keeps India in race to become next China; New empty container transportation center commences operations at Shanghai port

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 36 of 2022.

regulatory compliance
Importer Action Required: New United Kingdom Customs System

The UK Government will be transitioning to an updated customs processing system that uses updated software, and single-use data elements allowing improved data accuracy. The new system is in line with the Union Customs Code (UCC) rules, which aims to standardise and streamline customs procedures. Alison Bowman, Director of Customs and Compliance outlines what key steps importers need to take to ensure alignment with the updated system.

BDP Trendwatch: The container ship backlog outside Los Angeles ports is almost cleared; Covid lockdowns return to key Chinese port cities; Belledune and Wilhelmshaven ports to support clean energy partnership between Canada and Germany

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 35 of 2022.

industry insights
The FMC seeks shippers’ feedback on past port congestion

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government & Industry Affairs, outlines the latest announcement from the FMC regarding feedback from shippers on past port congestion.

BDP Trendwatch: Singapore’s Tuas mega port to handle 65 million TEUs annually by 2040s; Port of Los Angeles enjoying record year: Backlog gone and imports up 3.5%; Felixstowe strike could drag on as workers demand 10% pay rise

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 34 of 2022.

Container Ship
BDP Trendwatch: Beijing rate cut adds to concerns about the health of shipping’s most important economy; Rhine River shrinks further as some barges halt transport; Trudeau trade chief vows to keep pushing US on global tax deal

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 33 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: Ships resume Taiwan routes even as China continues to drill; Senate passes budget reconciliation granting $3 billion to ports for electrification projects, House votes next; British trade union announces eight-day strike action at Port of Felixstowe

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 32 of 2022.