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BDP Trendwatch: Update: JNPT system knockout after cyberattack extends into third day; Ship backup off Port of Charleston swells to 30 vessels; Truck, rail and empties: Efforts to clear congestion at Port of Los Angeles pick up speed

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 8 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

New change for imports to Egypt effective March 1, 2022

On March 1, 2022, Egypt will require all importing to be processed under a Bank Letter of Credit. This is an important change and companies will need to adhere to the new regulation.

February 23, 2022

industry insights regulatory compliance
Understanding the EU's Import Control System 2 and how to ensure proper preparedness

Bart Mariën, Manager - Customs and Trade Compliance Europe, discusses the EU's ICS2 implementation, the affected parties, and how supply chain stakeholders can prepare to welcome the changes.

February 23, 2022

BDP Trendwatch: Joint War Committee lists the Black Sea waters of Ukraine and Russia; Canada bridge reopens after five-day protest; India-USEC connection readjusts port calls to maintain weekly rotation

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 7 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

industry insights
Attention US shippers: Are demurrage and detention costs greatly affecting your cargo? The Federal Maritime Commission wants to hear from you!

On February 15, 2022, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), posted an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and they want to hear from shippers about the current issue that focuses on detention and demurrage costs assessed to cargo. Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the ANPRM in his latest blog and informs shippers how to submit feedback to the FMC.

February 23, 2022

BDP Trendwatch: Covid-19 emergency in Kaohsiung Port as harbor pilot infected; Canadian bridge blockade stretches fragile auto supply chain; Ports of Long Beach, LA to wait until Feb. 11 to consider program

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 6 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

BDP Trendwatch: Texas deep freeze will bring a fresh test to power grid; Covid cases for U.S. west coast dockworkers top all of 2021’s; Shippers plan for disruptions from Lunar New Year: survey

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 5 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

industry insights
8 steps for navigating the ever-present uncertainty in today's supply chains

In his latest blog, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, Michael Ford, takes a look at the uncertainty that has been omnipresent in both supply chains and the world at large for the past two years. Read more to learn how companies can successfully navigate the uncertainty by incorporating this factor into planning.

February 23, 2022

BDP Trendwatch: Sleepy truckers get forgotten in supply chain crisis; Imports drop at Southern California ports as ship backup grows; Hapag-Lloyd revises WS3 service linking Chile with Peru

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 4 of 2022.

February 23, 2022

industry insights
What happens when an Unverified Entity shows up to the (screening) party?

In his latest blog, BDP's VP of Government and Industry Affairs, Michael Ford, reviews how to properly and compliantly evaluate Unverified Entities and the Bureau of Industry Security's (BIS) Unverified list.