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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industry insights technology

Adopting IoT technology will help optimize the efficiency of the entire supply chain, a game-changer for logistics managers.

industry insights talking trade

In this episode of BDP's Talking Trade, Corporate Communications Manager Erin Scott and Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, discuss the latest installment of The ICC's Incoterms including points of note and changes.

West coast imports plunge as tariffs hit consumer goods; IMO releases harmonized data structure; A greener supply chain

How the trade war and a changing China are roiling world shipping; Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd set fuel fees for shippers ahead of IMO 2020; Logistics hiring growth slows on industrial weakness

industry insights sustainability

Reducing the supply chain carbon footprint makes sense — ethically and financially. Maureen Malia, Global Sustainability Manager, reviews how companies can contribute to a greener supply chain.

China says part of trade deal text basically completed; EU grants Brexit extension; Canadian rail union eyes November strike

industry insights

Port equipment is nearly all made and exported from China to the United States. With an ongoing trade war, the economic consequences for U.S. ports may be severe.  Carmen Gerace, VP of Transportation, reviews.

U.K. businesses’ Brexit frustration mounting with the costs; An uncertain economy muddies the waters for IMO 2020 planning; Experts warn of China's influence at U.S. ports

talking trade industry insights

In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Corporate Communications Manager Erin Scott and Corporate Compliance Manager, Melissa Pinheiro examine the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and how companies can take advantage of significant cost savings by applying for temporary cost reduction.

US shippers relieved by halt to Oct. 15 China tariff increase; IAG backs net-zero carbon emissions by 2050; Blockchain ship registration system under development