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Talking Trade: ICAO mandated security requirements coming for air cargo

In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs at BDP, takes a deep dive into the impending security requirements mandated by the ICAO for air cargo screening.

BDP Trendwatch: Yantian box disruption surpasses March’s Suez crisis; Retail cargo continues setting records as supply chains struggle to keep up with consumer demand; April air cargo uptick may have signalled 'false dawn' for recovery as May dips

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 23 of 2021.

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Cargo security in the world of supply chains

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews a recent report examining the goals and objectives of the CTPAT Program and how Member companies view benefits to their supply chains.

BDP Trendwatch: Exporting restarts at Yantian, but carriers bypass port as congestion reigns; X-Press Pearl 'a total loss' and hits rock bottom, despite efforts to move it; Coronavirus surge in India hits raw materials, manufacturing across multiple industries

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 22 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Crew evacuated and General Average declared as fire engulfs X-Press Pearl, Container capacity shortage set to last until fourth quarter, IATA won't ban lithium ion batteries on aircraft, but wants more collaboration

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 21 of 2021.

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An important update on PPE Exports, May 2021

On May 19th, 2021, FEMA loosened some of the previous restrictive PPE materials for exports from the USA. Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews in his latest blog.

BDP Trendwatch: Air cargo volumes back to normal, rates still go up, but drop 12% year-on-year, Return of blanked Asia-Europe sailings as carriers bid to get back on schedule, Ports on U.S. West Coast race to clear ship backlog by August

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 20 of 2021.

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An updated lesson and (new) plan for the future

In his latest article, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the impending changes to the HTS system that will go into effect on January 1, 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: Box ship captains now told 'put your foot down', to meet berthing windows, EU and India agree trade reboot to confront threats from China, Suez Canal Authority reduces damages claim against Ever Given owner

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 19 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Freight sector navigating ‘uncharted waters’, Container contract system broken – BCOs shy away from short-term deals, Port of Montreal re-opens after legislation forces striking dockers back to work

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 18 of 2021.