PSA BDP Blog

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September 11, 2020

ocean freight

The UK has today secured a free trade agreement with Japan, which is the UK’s first major trade deal as an independent trading nation.

September 11, 2020

Container volumes shipped to the U.S. surge after coronavirus downturn; U.K. races to fix ‘critical gaps’ in Brexit border plan; Intermodal leads rail volume recovery as retailers restock

September 11, 2020

Tight trucking market may hamstring Laura recovery effort; Several regions experience air cargo lull ahead of peak season; Shipping Lines Learn to Make Money By Balancing Supply and Demand

September 11, 2020

Montreal dockers return to work; Corona pandemic reduces seaborne cargo throughput in Port of Hamburg; US, China signal progress on trade deal as relations fray

September 11, 2020

Panama Canal shipping rebounds in hopeful sign for global trade; China’s rail shipments to Europe set records as demand surges for Chinese goods amid coronavirus; California ports benefit from retailer restocking as imports bounce back

September 11, 2020

ceo corner

Rich Bolte, Chairman and CEO of BDP International, reflects upon BDP's 54th anniversary - including what has, and what has not changed throughout BDP's 5 plus decades of existence.

September 11, 2020

industry insights

In his latest article, Michael Ford reviews a recent update from CBP regarding marks on goods produced in Hong Kong and how shippers can prepare for this change.

September 11, 2020

US reimposes 10% aluminum tariffs on Canada as manufacturers decry can shortage; Supply chains anticipate delays as indefinite strike begins at Port of Montreal; Pandemic creates 'worst crisis in a century' for Latin America and Caribbean trade

September 11, 2020

industry insights covid-19

In his latest blog, Michael Ford - Vice President of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews a recent Federal Register announcement from FEMA regarding recent updates on export controls for PPE.

September 11, 2020

Beirut blast: Tracing the explosives that tore the capital apart; U.S., China plan to review phase-one trade deal mid-month; Vessels redirect to other ports as strike chaos continues at Montreal