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BDP Trendwatch: Congestion is not just for Christmas; Florida ports can rescue Christmas, they claim – but will the ships come?; Last-minute reprieve: LA/LB delays pulling trigger on congestion fee

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 46 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Retail imports near record pace despite port congestion as holiday season begins; Bangladeshi truckers call off strike; Transatlantic air cargo capacity boost from US reopening

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 45 of 2021.

Blue chemicals in test tubes
industry insights regulatory compliance
BDP International builds global pharma expertise, with IATA LIVE virtual in-house training

Learn how BDP International enhanced its commitment to achieve CEIV certification by undergoing a live, in-house training led by IATA. The course features two modules of eight days' training focusing on Temperature-Controlled Cargo Operations; and Audit, Quality and Risk Management for Temperature-Controlled Cargo.

BDP Trendwatch: Supply chain congestion pushes schedule reliability to record low; Challenges rising – unlike water levels – for shippers using Europe's barges; South Korea exports post double-digit gains despite global challenges

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 44 of 2021.

industry insights
Attention US shippers: Speak now or forever hold your peace

In a recent announcement in the Federal Register, the Federal Maritime Committee has announced they seek an additional member for the National Shipper Advisory Committee.

BDP Trendwatch: SoCal Ports to charge carriers if containers linger; Singapore storms back toward pre-virus levels of air traffic; 'Mayhem' as alliances offer different schedules for the same containership

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 43 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Shippers warned to brace for fuel surcharge rises; Missed port calls a headache for feeder operators as stranded containers pile up; China property and energy crises deliver blow to GDP growth

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 42 of 2021.

industry insights
Fire at sea: Container vessel fires increasing

In his latest blog, Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, takes an in-depth look at the increase of container vessel fires and how companies can take precautions to mitigate risk.

Logistics and transportation of Container Cargo ship and Cargo plane with working crane bridge in shipyard at sunrise, logistic import export and transport industry background
BDP Trendwatch: Port of Los Angeles going 24/7 to help relieve U.S. supply chain backup; India does a turnaround on trade spurred by post-Covid economic reality; 'Canada's supply chain is at risk' warning, as congestion hits port of Vancouver

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 41 of 2021.

HongKong, China - November 2019: Stacked shipping container on freight harbour logistics centre in Hong Kong
industry insights tariffs
The USTR seeks your feedback on China 301 exclusions

The United States Trade Representative seeks industry comments on previously excluded 301 tariffs from China. Michael Ford, VP of Government Affairs, reviews what actions companies can take now to ensure their collective voice is heard.