PSA BDP Blog

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January 26, 2021

Update from the Biden Administration on aluminum imports and licensing requirements

President Biden has issued a recent Presidential Action that places a freeze on all new and pending rules, including the recent announcement regarding aluminum imports.

January 26, 2021

BDP Trendwatch: New Brexit-era regulations, Cargo delays in major ports, Piracy surge off West Africa

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 3 of 2021.

January 26, 2021

BDP Trendwatch: More misery for shippers, Air cargo rates set to remain sky high, US box imports set record despite pandemic

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 2 of 2021.

January 26, 2021

covid-19 industry insights
Navigating the Biden Administration's Trade Policy Amidst COVID-19 and Brexit

We review how the impending inauguration of Joseph R. Biden will usher in a year of transition for U.S. trade policy, including plans to build broad-based supply chain resilience and to work collaboratively with the private sector to improve productivity.

January 11, 2021

ocean freight covid-19
A new year, but shippers struggling with the same West Coast challenges

Carmen Gerace, Chief Transportation Officer, and Gene Welsh, Executive Director - Ocean Transport, share the latest updates and insight regarding the West Coast port situation including labor challenges, import cycles, an uptick in increased dwell time, and the severe shortage of chassis, among other issues.

January 11, 2021

leadership
Continuous Improvement: 6 ways to motivate your team on the 'Train of Change'

In his latest blog, Mr. Filip Foncke, Director of Operations - Antwerp, reviews how organizational leaders can promote, encourage, and inspire team members to both adapt to and welcome the changes to come in a 'new' normal world.

January 11, 2021

BDP Trendwatch: Fewer blank sailings over CNY, Shippers and Forwarders claim carriers breach contracts, Brexit Customs checks make a quiet debut

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 1 of 2021.

January 11, 2021

covid-19 industry insights
An update on Personal Protective Equipment exports for 2021

In his latest blog, Michael Ford reviews a recent announcement by FEMA as it relates to updated requirements for exports of PPE.

December 31, 2020

industry insights
The International Trade Administration issues a final rule on aluminum products that will require an import license

Michael Ford reviews the recent announcement by the International Trade Association (ITA) regarding a final rule that will significantly impact the importing of aluminum products.

December 31, 2020

talking trade industry insights
Talking Trade: Two trade issues we're watching and why

In our latest episode, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, Michael Ford, takes a close look at two important trade issues that can have a major impact on US companies, especially as the end of year approaches.