PSA BDP Blog

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industry insights
How to lead when the industry is volatile

To build a truly sustainable supply chain in an era where the only stable prediction is instability, company leadership must embrace flexibility. Learn how BDP is implementing a more agile workforce directly from Chairman, Richard J. Bolte.

industry insights
The current shipping environment for non-logisticians?

Whether you're a seasoned supply chain veteran or out of the logistician loop, understanding the challenges of today's market can be quite a head-scratcher. Neil Wheeldon, VP of Solutions & Innovation breaks down the ins and outs of how we got 'here' in his latest blog.

BDP Trendwatch: Ships resume docking at Ningbo port after two-week shutdown; Shippers under more stress as German train drivers launch second strike; Covid detected in two vessels in Chittagong in a week – Fears of the virus spread

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 34 of 2021.

industry insights
Japan's growing mountain of debt

In his latest blog, Neil Wheeldon - VP of Solutions & Innovation reviews the heavy cost burden for Japan hosting the most expensive Olympic games to date.

BDP Trendwatch: Global supply chains get battered by fresh Covid surges; Blank sailing plans for 'Golden Week' would push shipping rates even higher; U.S. container-ship bottleneck lurches near its February record

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 33 of 2021.

industry insights ocean freight
Provisions of The Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews several provisions of the recent bipartisan bill - the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 and what this could mean for US shippers.

BDP Trendwatch: Late deal with striking Canada border service officers cuts short mounting traffic jams; Congestion takes hold again with supply chain delays spread across the US; Freight rates continue global upward trend

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 32 of 2021.

industry insights
A bellwether for challenges to come

Neil Wheeldon, VP of Solutions & Innovation reviews the significance of the German auto industry as an indicator of impact on production during the global financial crisis, and why it may play a key role in what's to come in today's economic markets.

industry insights ocean freight
Federal Maritime Commission issues fact-finding recommendations

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the recent fact-finding summary and recommendations published by the Federal Maritime Commission related to the issues presented by US shippers.

BDP Trendwatch: Qantas furloughs 2,500 staff as prolonged Sydney lockdown looms; Derailed train means European intermodal cargo hits the buffers again; COVID threatens Chinese exports as US struggles to restock inventories

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 31 of 2021.