PSA BDP Blog
The United States and Canada have agreed to restrict non-essential trips across our common border. However, the supply chain and all its related activities fall under the “essential” business category and therefore border, port and airport operations continue but at reduced capacity.
Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the latest updates from US Customs and Border Patrol operations in light of COVID-19.
Ocean carriers blank sailings on Transpacific, European routes as importer demand drops; Factories cut output, jobs as coronavirus lockdown bites; Chinese ports volume growth maintained in last week of March
In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Michael Ford takes an in-depth look at the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and how supply chains and governments around the world are responding.
Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews possible opportunities for your business if you have been importing products from China that have been identified as part of the Section 301 tariffs.
The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving. Carriers and countries are releasing new alerts and regulations. For a running list of industry updates, please click here.
India in lockdown; The impact of the coronavirus on global trade: Now and tomorrow; Plastic essential to fight coronavirus
Amidst a sea of information and update overload, VP of Government and Industry Affairs Michael Ford breaks down the essentials when it comes to US Customers and Border Protection and operational status.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented levels of uncertainty for supply chains, particularly the air freight industry. In our latest episode, Mike White, President, Cargo Network Services, an IATA company, Kevin Connor, VP of Airfreight at BDP, and Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs for BDP review the overall status of the industry, what shippers can do expect, and how to manage current challenges.
Coronavirus infections pass 200,000 globally; U.S. and Canada to close border for nonessential travel; Trucking demand surges as retailers restock