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BDP Trendwatch: 101 ships spread across 1,000 miles waiting for berth space at LA and Long Beach; Port Klang to introduce new SOP for box inspection from January; Ningbo tightens port entry amid surging infections

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 50 of 2021.

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Talking Trade: A 2021 Round-Up and 2022 Outlook

In our latest episode of Talking Trade, special guest Michael Ford, BDP's VP of Government and Industry Affairs, takes an in-depth look at some of the biggest trade issues from 2021 and what key developments will have an impact on shippers in 2022.

BDP Trendwatch: Export container dwell times soar at main ports globally, as berthing delays bite; U.S. ship logjam stretching far into pacific is longer than ever; Chittagong makes e-payment mandatory for shippers from 2022

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 49 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Port of Vancouver ship queue tops 50 as rail woes persist; CMA CGM implements incentive program to ease congestion at ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach; Biden promotes supply chain progress in meeting with retailers

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 48 of 2021.

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BDP Trendwatch: Containers waited a record 7.6 days at LA ports in October; Fears over lack of storage as Worldwide joins Taiwan container depot exodus; Count us for digitalisation, sustainability: Benelux air cargo industry

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 47 of 2021.

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The true issues facing shippers and importers in this supply chain nightmare-and how we face them with resilience

Any company that relies on a global supply chain is suffering to a degree right now. BDP's Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Neil Wheeldon, reminds supply chain managers that even when conditions seem dire, there are always steps an organization can take to keep moving forward.

BDP Trendwatch: Congestion is not just for Christmas; Florida ports can rescue Christmas, they claim – but will the ships come?; Last-minute reprieve: LA/LB delays pulling trigger on congestion fee

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 46 of 2021.

BDP Trendwatch: Retail imports near record pace despite port congestion as holiday season begins; Bangladeshi truckers call off strike; Transatlantic air cargo capacity boost from US reopening

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 45 of 2021.

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BDP International builds global pharma expertise, with IATA LIVE virtual in-house training

Learn how BDP International enhanced its commitment to achieve CEIV certification by undergoing a live, in-house training led by IATA. The course features two modules of eight days' training focusing on Temperature-Controlled Cargo Operations; and Audit, Quality and Risk Management for Temperature-Controlled Cargo.

BDP Trendwatch: Supply chain congestion pushes schedule reliability to record low; Challenges rising – unlike water levels – for shippers using Europe's barges; South Korea exports post double-digit gains despite global challenges

A round-up of the latest news headlines for the supply chain and logistics industry, Week 44 of 2021.