PSA BDP Blog

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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.

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.

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.

industry insights covid-19

On May 19th, 2021, FEMA loosened some of the previous restrictive PPE materials for exports from the USA. Michael Ford, VP of Government and Industry Affairs, reviews in his latest blog.

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.

covid-19 industry insights

In his latest blog, Michael Ford reviews a recent announcement by FEMA as it relates to updated requirements for exports of PPE.

Blank sailings have reached their scheduled peak; China crackdown on shoddy PPE exports pushing air cargo rates even higher; 20 Port authorities pledge to keep seaborne trade moving

Airlines face $314 billion bath as economy dives; Trump Administration eases PPE export ban with Canada, Mexico exemptions; Container volume of major Chinese ports declined again last week

90-day delay of tariff payments does not include Trump administration duties on Chinese goods; 'Move boxes to private yards' plea as Chittagong congestion worsens; 'Raincheck' on taxes a relief for hard-hit US importers

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