PSA BDP Blog

Welcome to the PSA BDP Blog. Penned by our team of experts across the globe, this is your source for the latest insights and commentary on industry trends, top news headlines, and PSA BDP happenings. Check back often for updates!

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industry insights

The International Trade Commission will be accepting public comments for specific petitions of products to be included for the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill 2020.

Tensions ease between US, China over airline flights; U.K. and EU see Brexit deal a step closer after Johnson call; May Cass Freight Index shows minimal signs of improvement

Container shipping could be facing a $10bn-plus loss for 2020; US ending special trade status threatens Hong Kong's transhipment traffic; China has become an even bigger US import source post-COVID

industry insights

On May 20th, 2020 BDP conducted a virtual “regulatory update” to multiple companies reaching out to multiple industries across the European region. BDP polled the attendees to gauge how companies are perceiving topics like COVID-19, a global recession, and future outlook for the industry.

ceo corner

We are a company of over 5000 diverse individuals. As stated in the BDP Code of Conduct, ‘we believe that the diversity of our employees worldwide is a great strength…’ This diversity defines our culture, strengthens our global bond, and is what makes us so wonderfully unique.

covid-19 talking trade

When COVID-19 forced the cancellation of BDP's annual Supply Chain Summit in Antwerp, Belgium, the team mobilized to orchestrate a virtual event to discuss the major challenges faced by global companies in today's reality. We'll hear snippets from some of the top industry executives from the air, ocean, and regulatory realms.

Inactive container shipping fleet hits all time of 11.6% of capacity; China halts some U.S. farm imports, threatening trade deal; No-deal Brexit threat looms over pandemic-ravaged UK

industry insights

Every year, over 8000 different product classifications are exported from the United States to the world. By knowing your correct classification number and setting it up in advance of time of shipment, you will save time and effort and will establish an excellent practice assuring consistency of your descriptions for your products.

Freight forwarders call for extension to Brexit transition period; Global port throughput 'bounced back' in March, Drewry says; US hits back at China’s alleged attempts to restrict airlines

industry insights

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, provides insight and guidance to US shippers regarding the safekeeping of vital trade information and steps that can be taken to ensure the confidentiality of such.