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BDP Trendwatch: A year after Suez Canal fiasco, bad luck strikes again for Evergreen; China changes Covid-19 playbook amid concerns of widening lockdowns; Hundreds of seafarers caught in Ukraine crossfire

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 11 of 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: Cargoes pile up across Europe on day 14 of the Russian invasion of Ukraine; More schedule disruptions seen coming for Indian shippers; White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 10 of 2022.

industry insights
Biden's SOTU remarks: The shipping industry's future

BDP's Global Key Account Director, Robert Mottier, breaks down President Biden's State of the Union speech and what his crackdown on ocean carriers means for the future of the container shipping industry.

BDP Trendwatch: EU may close all European ports to Russian ships; Biden takes on ocean shipping as FMC sees market setting rates; Port Houston reports busiest January in its history

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 9 of 2022.

ukraine crisis
Trendwatch: Special Edition - Crisis in the Ukraine

February 23, 2022

New change for imports to Egypt effective March 1, 2022

On March 1, 2022, Egypt will require all importing to be processed under a Bank Letter of Credit. This is an important change and companies will need to adhere to the new regulation.

February 23, 2022

BDP Trendwatch: Update: JNPT system knockout after cyberattack extends into third day; Ship backup off Port of Charleston swells to 30 vessels; Truck, rail and empties: Efforts to clear congestion at Port of Los Angeles pick up speed

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 8 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

industry insights regulatory compliance
Understanding the EU's Import Control System 2 and how to ensure proper preparedness

Bart Mariën, Manager - Customs and Trade Compliance Europe, discusses the EU's ICS2 implementation, the affected parties, and how supply chain stakeholders can prepare to welcome the changes.

February 23, 2022

BDP Trendwatch: Joint War Committee lists the Black Sea waters of Ukraine and Russia; Canada bridge reopens after five-day protest; India-USEC connection readjusts port calls to maintain weekly rotation

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 7 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

industry insights
Attention US shippers: Are demurrage and detention costs greatly affecting your cargo? The Federal Maritime Commission wants to hear from you!

On February 15, 2022, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), posted an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and they want to hear from shippers about the current issue that focuses on detention and demurrage costs assessed to cargo. Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the ANPRM in his latest blog and informs shippers how to submit feedback to the FMC.