PSA BDP Blog

Welcome to the PSA BDP Blog. Penned by our team of experts across the globe, this is your source for the latest insights and commentary on industry trends, top news headlines, and PSA BDP happenings. Check back often for updates!

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In this post we review the First Sale Rule and how importers can benefit from the savings, especially in light of recent tariff increases.

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Chief Compliance Officer Michael Ford discusses the recent update to the Entity List and how shippers should proceed with caution when certain flags appear during the process.

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In honor of BDP's recognition as a 2018 Quest for Quality winner, Kevin Connor, Vice President of Global Airfreight Transportation, discusses the importance of this award for both BDP and its customers.

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Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, offers some key points and potential outcomes as it relates to the U.S. Senate's vote on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill.

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Torsten Helk, Manager - Hazardous Materials and Export Compliance, discusses lithium batteries and the regulations surrounding these items for commercial and passenger airlines.

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Michael Ford, Chief Compliance Officer, discusses the importance of transparency surrounding all parties involved with order management, and how to properly navigate the Unverified List.

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Torsten Helk, Manager Hazardous Materials/Export Compliance, reviews how to effectively select the proper incoterm for routed international shipments.

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In the second part of our visibility segment, read how BDP International brought end-to-end supply chain visibility to a petrochemical customer's supply chain.

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Candice Colon, Legal Department Manager & Global Paralegal, discusses steps and actions companies can take to ensure ethical operations and practices in the business.

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Michael Ford, Chief Compliance Officer, discusses the need-to-know facts about tariffs and tariff codes and how to properly classify your goods.