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BDP Trendwatch: Yantian box disruption surpasses March’s Suez crisis; Retail cargo continues setting records as supply chains struggle to keep up with consumer demand; April air cargo uptick may have signalled 'false dawn' for recovery as May dips
industry insights
Cargo security in the world of supply chains
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BDP Trendwatch: Exporting restarts at Yantian, but carriers bypass port as congestion reigns; X-Press Pearl 'a total loss' and hits rock bottom, despite efforts to move it; Coronavirus surge in India hits raw materials, manufacturing across multiple industries
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BDP Trendwatch: Crew evacuated and General Average declared as fire engulfs X-Press Pearl, Container capacity shortage set to last until fourth quarter, IATA won't ban lithium ion batteries on aircraft, but wants more collaboration
industry insights covid-19
An important update on PPE Exports, May 2021
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BDP Trendwatch: Air cargo volumes back to normal, rates still go up, but drop 12% year-on-year, Return of blanked Asia-Europe sailings as carriers bid to get back on schedule, Ports on U.S. West Coast race to clear ship backlog by August
industry insights trade compliance
An updated lesson and (new) plan for the future
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BDP Trendwatch: Box ship captains now told 'put your foot down', to meet berthing windows, EU and India agree trade reboot to confront threats from China, Suez Canal Authority reduces damages claim against Ever Given owner
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BDP Trendwatch: Freight sector navigating ‘uncharted waters’, Container contract system broken – BCOs shy away from short-term deals, Port of Montreal re-opens after legislation forces striking dockers back to work
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Manufacturing in the COVID Age