PHILADELPHIA, May 12, 2008 – BDP International, a leading global logistics and transportation services company, and its Centrx consulting unit will host a two-day Import/Export Trade Compliance Seminar, May 20-21, 2008 at the Down Town Club, 6th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.

Titled "Regulations in High Definition," it will be the most comprehensive compliance event of the year, focusing on current, pending and new regulations affecting U.S. importers and exporters, together with up-to-the-minute recommendations and best practices for safeguarding shipments.

The first day of the expanded format will be devoted to issues concerning export trade compliance, with the second day of the conference dedicated to the U.S. import industry. Developed by a team of BDP International trade compliance experts, the program will address export topics, including Export 101, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, recent export penalty cases, shipping hazardous materials, and a thorough understanding of NAFTA and CAFTA-DR.

The second day of the conference will explore topics concerning U.S. import trade, including HTS classification, recent import penalty cases, import security filing, an overview of drawback, and information on Customs valuation.

Registration is $350 for the full seminar and $249 for one day. Included are breakfast, all sessions, lunch and a comprehensive workbook valued at $200, as well as Institute for Supply Management (ISM) continuing education hours/credits.

Registration can be completed online at www.bdpinternational.com.