PSA BDP Blog

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The new economy: "e-commerce" and the global digital tax issue

In his latest article, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, Michael Ford, reviews a recent announcement by the US Trade Representative's office related to the next steps in Section 301 investigations of Digital Service Taxes.

industry insights
What is General Average and what does it mean for your cargo?

In his latest blog, David Ide - BDP's Global VP of Risk, outlines the maritime law of General Average and what it means for all affected stakeholders.

BDP Trendwatch: Avalanche of containers bound for European ports sparks congestion fears, Suez canal shutdown highlights vulnerability of maritime chokepoints, Shanghai set to develop Hongqiao Airport - but not as a rival for Pudong

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 13 of 2021.

industry insights regulatory compliance
The results are in, and we're listening!

At BDP's recent EMEA Supply Chain Summit, the audience was polled on areas of today's new work environment, including changing regulations and evolving challenges - Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews.

industry insights
Free Trade Agreements and how to set up excellent practices

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs, discusses Free Trade Agreements and the recent polling results from BDP's Regulatory and Compliance virtual sessions and how companies are tackling this new global trade environment.

BDP Trendwatch: India trade on the rebound, but lack of boxes could hamper full recovery, Easing congestion brings Asia-Europe spot rates off the boil, A year of coronavirus and cargo-only passenger flights

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 12 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Allow seventh freedoms for air freight, pleads ICAO, Congestion easing at southern California ports, More regional supply chain visibility may be the cure for toxic port congestion

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 11 of 2021.

industry insights
Cross-Border Cargo Transportation Challenges and Solutions

Managing a streamlined supply chain for cross-border cargo transportation entails much more than identifying the fastest, most efficient method of getting cargo from point A to point B.

BDP Trendwatch: Brexit ‘teething problems’ push U.K. to postpone border checks, Shippers urged to get creative to combat space shortages, Container Ship Operators Are Betting on China’s Factory Resurgence

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 10 of 2021.

industry insights trade compliance
A new start for 2021?

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs provides a recap of live polling results from BDP's recent virtual Supply Chain and Compliance Summit and what these results may point to for business in 2021.