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talking trade covid-19

In this feature COVID-19 episode of Talking Trade, Yves Letange, Managing Director for BDP Europe, interviews Joost Naessens, Director of Transport and Logistics for the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and Europe's response.

talking trade covid-19

In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs takes an in-depth look at the recent Executive Order from the US White House regarding the US export of PPE during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ocean cargo industry is tough to forecast in wake of COVID-19, say analysts; Idle containership fleet set to hit record high of three million teu; Wuhan on the move again as coronavirus lockdown limits ease

industry insights covid-19

The United States and Canada have agreed to restrict non-essential trips across our common border. However, the supply chain and all its related activities fall under the “essential” business category and therefore border, port and airport operations continue but at reduced capacity.

industry insights covid-19

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews President Donald Trump's recent Presidential Proclamation on the suspension of PPE exports.

covid-19

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews the latest updates from US Customs and Border Patrol operations in light of COVID-19.

Ocean carriers blank sailings on Transpacific, European routes as importer demand drops; Factories cut output, jobs as coronavirus lockdown bites; Chinese ports volume growth maintained in last week of March

industry insights covid-19

In the latest episode of Talking Trade, Michael Ford takes an in-depth look at the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and how supply chains and governments around the world are responding.

industry insights

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews possible opportunities for your business if you have been importing products from China that have been identified as part of the Section 301 tariffs.

The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving. Carriers and countries are releasing new alerts and regulations. For a running list of industry updates, please click here.