PSA BDP Blog

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Free Trade Agreements and how to set up excellent practices

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs, discusses Free Trade Agreements and the recent polling results from BDP's Regulatory and Compliance virtual sessions and how companies are tackling this new global trade environment.

BDP Trendwatch: India trade on the rebound, but lack of boxes could hamper full recovery, Easing congestion brings Asia-Europe spot rates off the boil, A year of coronavirus and cargo-only passenger flights

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 12 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Allow seventh freedoms for air freight, pleads ICAO, Congestion easing at southern California ports, More regional supply chain visibility may be the cure for toxic port congestion

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 11 of 2021.

industry insights
Cross-Border Cargo Transportation Challenges and Solutions

Managing a streamlined supply chain for cross-border cargo transportation entails much more than identifying the fastest, most efficient method of getting cargo from point A to point B.

BDP Trendwatch: Brexit ‘teething problems’ push U.K. to postpone border checks, Shippers urged to get creative to combat space shortages, Container Ship Operators Are Betting on China’s Factory Resurgence

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 10 of 2021.

industry insights trade compliance
A new start for 2021?

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs provides a recap of live polling results from BDP's recent virtual Supply Chain and Compliance Summit and what these results may point to for business in 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: No sympathy for carriers from shippers who must foot the bill for bunker hikes, LATAM announces the conversion of up to eight Boeing 767-300ERs into freighters, Higher contract rates ahead as shippers seek security

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 9 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Freighters escape B777 suspensions after United Airlines engine failure, Port of Los Angeles diverts ocean carriers to reduce cargo backlog, Maersk Eindhoven expected in Yokohama Thursday following container loss

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 8 of 2021.

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Talking Trade: Bottlenecks, capacity crunches, and everything in between, an ocean freight round-up

In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Gene Welsh - Executive Director, Ocean Transportation, takes an in-depth look at current challenges, carrier performance, COVID-19 effects, and additional factors that are significantly impacting the ocean transportation industry.

industry insights innovation
The 5 Key 'Vs' that Will Shape Supply Chains in 2021

Neil Wheeldon, Vice President of Solutions, discusses the 5 key 'Vs' that will inevitably shape supply chains in 2021.