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!

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Rich Bolte, Chairman and CEO of BDP International, reflects upon BDP's 54th anniversary - including what has, and what has not changed throughout BDP's 5 plus decades of existence.

US reimposes 10% aluminum tariffs on Canada as manufacturers decry can shortage; Supply chains anticipate delays as indefinite strike begins at Port of Montreal; Pandemic creates 'worst crisis in a century' for Latin America and Caribbean trade

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In his latest article, Michael Ford reviews a recent update from CBP regarding marks on goods produced in Hong Kong and how shippers can prepare for this change.

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In his latest blog, Michael Ford - Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews a recent Federal Register announcement from FEMA regarding recent updates on export controls for PPE.

Beirut blast: Tracing the explosives that tore the capital apart; U.S., China plan to review phase-one trade deal mid-month; Vessels redirect to other ports as strike chaos continues at Montreal

Bob van Buren, Regional Director for North Europe, reflects on the remarkable 15-year journey of the BDP Netherlands enterprise since its inception in 2005.

BDP International unveils digital shipping platform; IATA outlook for airline industry recovery slides to 2024; Can a trans-Atlantic trade war be averted?

Cancelled sailings out of India causing rollovers and bookings logjam; Port of LA: 2020 volume will be lowest since Great Recession; Latest freighter fire prompts new questions on lithium battery safety

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In his latest blog, Michael Ford reviews the recent announcement by the USTR to impose an additional 25% worth of duties on 21 specific products from France, including soaps, makeup, and handbags to name a few.

Container volume at major Chinese ports up 3.4% in early July; Worst over for carriers as inactive boxship fleet ducks below 2m teu; European exporters still up against it, but equipment shortages are easing