PSA BDP Blog
The US-China rivalry is broadening from trade to everything; EU seeks to impose ETS on shipping by January 2022; Drafting a sustainability agenda during COVID-19
In our latest episode, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs, discusses how years of discussion on the topic of USMCA have culminated with the agreement officially in effect along with new provisions in place that shippers should be aware of.
US to end 'controlled' defense exports to Hong Kong; After Brexit, trucks set to need taxman’s permission to move; China shipments stuck at India ports show casualties of standoff
In his latest blog, VP of Government and Industry Affairs Michael Ford outlines some important changes to current export processes for certain products moving into China, Russia, and Venezuela.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to Trump’s 25% steel tariffs; US eyes $3.1 billion of EU, UK imports for new tariffs; Shipping coping well with IMO 2020, but dispute cases may rise
Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews a recent announcement from the United Kingdom regarding updated entry requirements for goods along with other key points and actions businesses should keep in mind for when the transition period officially ends.
The International Trade Commission will be accepting public comments for specific petitions of products to be included for the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill 2020.
Tensions ease between US, China over airline flights; U.K. and EU see Brexit deal a step closer after Johnson call; May Cass Freight Index shows minimal signs of improvement
Container shipping could be facing a $10bn-plus loss for 2020; US ending special trade status threatens Hong Kong's transhipment traffic; China has become an even bigger US import source post-COVID
On May 20th, 2020 BDP conducted a virtual “regulatory update” to multiple companies reaching out to multiple industries across the European region. BDP polled the attendees to gauge how companies are perceiving topics like COVID-19, a global recession, and future outlook for the industry.