PSA BDP Blog

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US proposes tariffs on $2.4B in French goods; Panama Canal: Upholding a legacy of sustainability; Ocean shipping in crossfire again as trade war reignites

Commodity shippers are struggling to obtain 2020-compliant fuel; CINS publishes first guidelines to help reduce containership fire risk; Will trucking see a turnaround in 2020?

industry insights

The transportation industry is the biggest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Global Sustainability Manager, Maureen Malia, discusses current trends and how companies within the supply chain industry are seeking alternative solutions to combat their carbon footprint.

Canadian rail strike; Truck driver shortage or utilization crisis?; Malaysia bans open-loop scrubbers

industry insights technology

Adopting IoT technology will help optimize the efficiency of the entire supply chain, a game-changer for logistics managers.

West coast imports plunge as tariffs hit consumer goods; IMO releases harmonized data structure; A greener supply chain

industry insights talking trade

In this episode of BDP's Talking Trade, Corporate Communications Manager Erin Scott and Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, discuss the latest installment of The ICC's Incoterms including points of note and changes.

How the trade war and a changing China are roiling world shipping; Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd set fuel fees for shippers ahead of IMO 2020; Logistics hiring growth slows on industrial weakness

industry insights sustainability

Reducing the supply chain carbon footprint makes sense — ethically and financially. Maureen Malia, Global Sustainability Manager, reviews how companies can contribute to a greener supply chain.

China says part of trade deal text basically completed; EU grants Brexit extension; Canadian rail union eyes November strike