PSA BDP Blog

Welcome to the PSA BDP Blog. Penned by our team of experts across the globe, this is your source for the latest insights and commentary on industry trends, top news headlines, and PSA BDP happenings. Check back often for updates!

To receive updates in your inbox, subscribe at the bottom of the page!

talking trade covid-19

In the latest episode of Talking Trade, VP of Sales - Europe, Gerry Fama and Director of Sales, EMEA, Simona Ravera share insight and updates on the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccination, the process behind the development, and whether or not the industry is prepared for this massive undertaking.

industry insights

The Census Bureau is requesting information to assess potential impacts of a regulatory change in the filing requirements and to identify stakeholder priorities for data quality and availability.

Congestion at North American terminals as Covid takes its toll; Felixstowe port apologises to customers and rescinds empty container ban; Port Houston container volumes gaining strength

industry insights

If your global supply chain involves any importing or exporting with the country of Egypt then many new exciting and beneficial developments are underway.

Lines raise serious concerns over EU’s “quasi-global” ETS plans; UK study says sea level rise will force ports to spend as much as $18 billion by 2050; Airfreight Market Roundup: China dips while SE Asia stays strong

September 11, 2020

ocean freight

The UK has today secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation.

September 11, 2020

Container volumes shipped to the U.S. surge after coronavirus downturn; U.K. races to fix ‘critical gaps’ in Brexit border plan; Intermodal leads rail volume recovery as retailers restock

September 11, 2020

Tight trucking market may hamstring Laura recovery effort; Several regions experience air cargo lull ahead of peak season; Shipping Lines Learn to Make Money By Balancing Supply and Demand

September 11, 2020

Montreal dockers return to work; Corona pandemic reduces seaborne cargo throughput in Port of Hamburg; US, China signal progress on trade deal as relations fray

September 11, 2020

Panama Canal shipping rebounds in hopeful sign for global trade; China’s rail shipments to Europe set records as demand surges for Chinese goods amid coronavirus; California ports benefit from retailer restocking as imports bounce back