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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.

BDP Trendwatch: Shanghai port congestion returns to normal; South Korean truckers begin unlimited national strike action; Chittagong depot fire extinguished after 61 hours

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 23 of 2022.

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Federal Maritime Commission releases two-year fact finding on Covid-19 and ocean transportation

In his latest blog, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, Michael Ford outlines the recent fact-finding report completed by the FMC regarding the impact of Covid-19 on the ocean transportation industry.

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BDP Trendwatch: LA/LB ports postpone “container dwell fee” despite Maersk warning; Bangladesh becomes first nation to bar shore passes over monkeypox fears; China opens cabotage market to foreign carriers, Maersk carries out historical transportation

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 22 of 2022.

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BDP Trendwatch: More ports to join Supply Chain Information Highway; How shipping boom, war and COVID impact safety at sea; China’s lockdown chaos could instigate further supply chain headwinds

Read the latest round-up of supply chain stories in Week 21 Trendwatch.

BDP Trendwatch: FMC proposes 6 changes to automated carrier fees; Air France-KLM and CMA CGM join forces and sign a major long-term strategic partnership in global air cargo; Long Beach sets record but East, Gulf Coast ports’ gains bigger

A weekly round-up of the biggest supply chain news and headlines.

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Top 10 Trade Compliance Management Services to Minimize Risk in Your Supply Chain

When considering a trade compliance program, there are 10 services that can strengthen a company’s portfolio while minimizing potential risk.

BDP Trendwatch: More than half U.S. firms in China see lockdowns hitting revenue; PMA’S Mckenna hopeful about ILWU contract negotiations but admits nobody knows for sure; FMC to intensively monitor pricing and capacity tactics of ocean alliances

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 19 of 2022.

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BDP Trendwatch: Automated ports see West Coast dockworkers clock more hours; China’s April PMI stats foreshadow challenges ahead; Biden officials divided over easing China tariffs to slow inflation

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 18 of 2022.

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United Kingdom delays checks on EU goods until the end of 2023

The United Kingdom has announced a formal delay in checks on EU goods, originally planned for July 2022, the changes will now go into effect at the end of 2023.