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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.
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James Haak, Sr. Manager Training, Education, & Development at BDP, discusses BDP's Leadership Development Program (LDP).
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Since Congress implemented the modern budget process in the mid-1970s, there have been 18 gaps in government funding, only three of which had a significant impact.
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After an extremely turbulent and unpredictable 2021-22 with historical highs and a rapid downturn it is only natural to hope for some semblance of normality to emerge in 2023. However, when the underlying data and trends are analyzed, it becomes clear that 2023 is fraught with more uncertainty driven by factors both outside and inside the container shipping industry. Risk management and contingency planning will continue to take a prominent role as opposed to accurate forecasting and just-in-time logistics.
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In his latest blog, Michael Ford reviews the newly enforced 'Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022', its provisions, and how the industry views this regulation.
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We are a company of over 5000 diverse individuals. As stated in the BDP Code of Conduct, ‘we believe that the diversity of our employees worldwide is a great strength…’ This diversity defines our culture, strengthens our global bond, and is what makes us so wonderfully unique.
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Cabinet-level negotiators from the three NAFTA nations are meeting again in Washington this week to attempt a breakthrough on the trade deal.
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In his latest blog, Michael Ford - VP of Government and Industry Affairs provides a recap of live polling results from BDP's recent virtual Supply Chain and Compliance Summit and what these results may point to for business in 2021.
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In the coming months, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will deploy a new automated tool for submitting Electronic Vessel Manifest Confidentiality requests.
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Carmen Gerace, Chief Transportation Officer, and Gene Welsh, Executive Director - Ocean Transport, share the latest updates and insight regarding the West Coast port situation including labor challenges, import cycles, an uptick in increased dwell time, and the severe shortage of chassis, among other issues.