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

VP of Government and Industry Affairs Michael Ford reviews the proper steps to consider when reviewing the correct classification of a product.

Supply chains plan for coronavirus disruption; US expands tariffs to cover steel- and aluminum-based items; What changes after Brexit Day on Jan. 31?

industry insights

Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs reviews the announcement of additional tariffs on steel and aluminum products set to take effect on February 8.

USMCA passes US Senate; IMO: Smooth transition into sulphur cap regulations; US transpacific imports from Asia decline for the first time in a decade

industry insights

With the House of Representatives and US Senate voting to pass the USMCA (NAFTA 2.0) last week, the bill is now one step closer to ratification as it now heads to President Trump’s office for official signing.

Brexit vote paves way for Jan. 31 exit; Better education on cargo declarations needed to prevent more containership fires; Panama Canal cuts down slots for ships due to droughts

US companies and consumers are paying bulk of tariff costs; China plans to send team to US for January 15 deal signing; Trade tensions drag manufacturing to lowest level since 2009

industry insights

While customers expect ever-decreasing delivery times, placing ever-increasing demands on the supply chain, the focus on fast should never come at the expense of workplace safety.

China to lower tariffs on hundreds of products Jan. 1; New trade war threat to trans-Atlantic box trade; U.S. urged to honor one-China policy amid trade talks

industry insights

As we close out another year, we're taking a look back at some of the most popular BDP blogs from 2019.