The never-ending pursuit of excellence

2024

• PSA BDP Peru receives IATA certification
• PSA BDP opens its first office in the Philippines
• PSA BDP named a Top 50 US 3PL Provider by Armstrong & Associates
• PSA BDP India receives the POSH Excellence Award
• PSA BDP named best Logistics Service Provider of the Year at the GPCA Forum
• PSA BDP Romania receives IATA certification
• PSA BDP named a Top 100 3PL Provider by Inbound Logistics
• PSA BDP Qatar recognized for significant carbon emission reduction by CMA CGM Qatar
• PSA BDP Singapore receives the Workplace Safety & Health Performance Award from the Singapore Ministry of Manpower
• PSA BDP China receives End-to-End Supply Chain Service Leader of 2024 at Chem-Chain Awards

2023

• BDP International and PSA Cargo Solutions join forces and go to market as PSA BDP
• PSA BDP opens office in Gdańsk, Poland
• PSA BDP DEI Council expands globally and gains new council members
• PSA expands Cargo Solutions network in Türkiye with the acquisition of ALISAN Logistics A.S. under PSA BDP umbrella
• PSA BDP launches Risk Monitor, a digital product solution to identify and manage supply chain risks
• PSA BDP announces full ownership of established offices in Saudi Arabia
• PSA BDP announced as the Logistics Service Provider for Automotive Cells Company (ACC)
• PSA BDP launches new electric vehicle (EV) battery warehouse in Dunkirk, France
• PSA BDP opens office in Bucharest, Romania
• PSA BDP receives Bronze EcoVadis rating for Environment, Social, and Governance performance
• PSA BDP Italy receives Goods Distribution Practice (GDP) certification
• PSA BDP receives Technology & Product Innovation of the Year Award by ChemLog
• PSA BDP opens office in Lisbon, Portugal

2021

• BDP acquires DJS International, expanding US import and customs brokerage portfolio
• BDP achieves bronze level status from EcoVadis
• BDP launches interactive weekly transport and trade lane analysis resources
• BDP launches its Digital Factory, an innovation center dedicated to digital application development
• BDP announces the creation of its Diversity and Inclusion Council
• BDP Australia celebrates its 20th anniversary
• BDP Dubai certified as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
• BDP Peru achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
• BDP achieves Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharma Certification from IATA for its Brussels, Milan, and JFK locations
• BDP launches Smart Sense, a digital app for supply chain planning, modeling, and lead time forecasting
• PSA International inks agreement to acquire BDP International

2019

• BDP named one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute
• BDP opens office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• BDP achieves silver level status from EcoVadis for the 5th consecutive year
• BDP Morocco receives International Air Transport Association (IATA) agent certification
• BDP Kanoo, Saudi Arabia achieves ISO ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System & ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification
• BDP named a 2019 Green Award Winner by Supply & Demand Chain Executive
• BDP Brazil achieves AEO certification

2017

• BDP International named as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute
• BDP International named a Responsible Care® Partner of the Year for 2017 by the American Chemistry Council
• BDP International achieves silver level status from EcoVadis
• Rich Bolte, Chairman and CEO, named one of Philadelphia’s Most Likeable CEO’s by Owler
• BDP International expands presence in India with new offices in Hyderabad and Baroda
• BDP International recognized as one of Inbound Logistic’s 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
• BDP International opens new location in Peru's port city of Paita
• BDP International named one of America's leading 3PLs by Global Trade Magazine
• BDP International completes Together for Sustainability Initiative
• BDP International achieves ISO 27001 for maintaining highest levels of data protection
• BDP opens new office location in Copenhagen, Denmark
• BDP acquires BridgeNet Solutions

2015

• BDP Asia Pacific (10 countries) successfully renews three ISO Certifications (ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007)
• BDP opens office in Medan, Indonesia
• BDP opens office in Ha Noi, Vietnam
• BDP opens office in Surabaya, Indonesia
• BDP Chairman and CEO Rich Bolte receives ‘Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award’ in the greater Philadelphia region
• BDP recognized as one of Inbound Logistic’s 75 Green Supply Chain Partners
• BDP named Best 3PL for Chemical, HazMat, and Oil & Gas Supply Chains by eyefortransport
• BDP India certified with Quality Management System ISO 9001:2008, Environmental Management System ISO 14001:2004 and Occupational Health & Safety Management System OHSAS 18001:2007
• BDP UK certified as Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
• BDP Germany achieves SQAS certification
• BDP Pennsylvania offices awarded the Governor’s Award for Safety Excellence

2013

• CNT of Philippines named BDP Global Network Partner
• BDP leads again with Responsible Care Management System® accreditation
• BDP forms joint venture with Colombia’s Interflex, S.A.
• BDP opens office in Cleveland, Ohio USA
• BDP awarded Secure Trade Partnership Plus Accreditation by Singapore Customs
• BDP named 2013 Top 50 Global 3PLs & Top 30 U.S. Domestic 3PLs by Armstrong & Associates
• BDP awarded Best 3PL for Chemical, Hazmat, Oil & Gas Supply Chains by eyefortransport
• BDP selected by US Customs and Border Protections to participate as a Certified Entity in the Importer Self-Assessment Pre-Certification program
• BDP’s renews partnership with Dubai Exports
• BDP opens office in Sohar, Oman

2011

• US Customs names BDP to second term on Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC)
• American Chemistry Council appoints BDP to Responsible Care Strategic Review Executive Task Force
• Turners Shipping of South Africa named BDP Global Network Partner
• BDP India awarded three ISO Certifications

2009

• United States President’s E-Star Award winner for Excellence in Export Services
• Launch of BDP Oil & Gas Division
• BDPSmart Vū, the industry’s most comprehensive purchase order management visibility tool, introduced
• Wholly owned operations in UK established
• BDP receives Secure Trade Partnership (STP) certification by Singapore Customs
• BDP Germany achieves Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) certification

2007

• BDP opens office in Lonate Pozzolo-Malpensa, Italy
• BDP establishes USA Land Transport program
• BDP named to 2007 Top 100 3PL Providers by Inbound Logistics
• BDP becomes the first international logistics service provider to successfully complete the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care® Management System Audit
• BDP establishes joint venture operation in Muscat, Oman
• BDP takes full ownership of Germany operation
• BDP introduces BDP/courier, an express small package delivery service (US Export and intra-US domestic)
• BDP opens joint venture with Mexico logistics firm
• BDP acquires joint ventures in Czech Republic and Thailand

2004 - 2005

• BDP acquires Elite Group of Houston, Texas
• BDP opens Rotterdam, Holland operation
• BDP/Project Logistics aligned globally
• BDP takes an equity stake in Italian logistics firm
• BDP forms logistics unit in Korea
• BDP and Genco create a strategic alliance to enhance end-to-end global service capabilities
• BDP receives Class A license to fully control and manage logistics processes in China
• BDP establishes a logistics operation in Qatar
• BDP takes majority ownership stake in Merlin (Germany) and ACTA (France) logistics/transport firms, and completed acquisition of T.I. nv (Belgium)

2000 - 2001

• BDP introduces BDPData, BDPTrax and BDPCustomerCorrect tools from the BDP Xpedion unified operating platform
• BDP establishes Bangkok, Thailand operations
• BDP opens South America unit
• BDP becomes the first to apply Remote Location Filing (RLF) Technology to Customs clearance for cross-border shipping between Canada and the U.S.
• BDP is the sole parent of wholly owned BDP Asia Pacific transportation and logistics subsidiary

1982 - 1989

• BDP is the first to establish EDI link to ocean and air carriers for bills of lading and bookings
• BDP is the first to map EDI standards for entire international documentation process
• BDP celebrates 20 years
• BDP is the first to transmit export declaration information electronically
• BDP is the first to transmit data electronically under Automated Broker Interface (ABI) program

1966

• R.J. Bolte Company established as Freight Forwarder