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september 23, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, September 23, 2008 – U.S. importers are challenged to understand the impact of proposed regulations called 10+2 on their supply chains, according to a survey conducted by BDP International® (BDP), a global logistics and transportation management company, and Centrx, a BDP knowledge venture®.
august
12, 2008
SINGAPORE
and TRIPOLI, LIBYA, 12 August 2008 – BDP Project Logistics,
a wholly-owned subsidiary of privately-held global logistics firm,
BDP International, has opened a delegate office in Tripoli, with
Libyan-based I.S.A. International Shipping Agency (I.S.A.).
august
8, 2008
PHILADELPHIA,
USA and BALIKIPAPAN, INDONESIA, August 8, 2008 – BDP International
(BDP), a leading, privately-held global logistics and transportation
services company based in the U.S., has opened its sixth Indonesian
office in Balikipapan, Kalimantan, a seaport on the eastern coast
of Borneo that also serves as a transit hub to Samarinda, Bontang
and Palu on Sulawesi Island.
july
22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA, July 22, 2008 -- BDP International (BDP), a U.S.-based global logistics and transportation management company, has expanded its transportation arm in Argentina with the acquisition of Seabreeze Argentina, SA.
may
12, 2008
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.
april
28, 2008
SINGAPORE,
April 28, 2008 – While the vast majority of logistics jobs
involve moving packages and containerized cargo from point A to
point B, occasionally a job comes along that is so difficult, so
large in scale and complexity that only a specialized team of experts
could attempt it.
february
19, 2008
PHILADELPHIA,
SINGAPORE, February 19, 2008 – BDP International (BDP) is
forming a new global alliance of small-to mid-sized firms to challenge
the dominance of the large multi-national logistics and transport
companies. The new unit will be based in Singapore.
september
6, 2007
BDP
Italia SpA, part of BDP International (BDP), a leading global logistics
and transportation management company, has opened an office at the
Avioport Logistic Park of Lonate Pozzolo-Malpensa (Varese).
august
29, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
PRAGUE, August 29, 2007 – BDP International (BDP), a U.S.
based global logistics and transportation company, has acquired
a major stake in Wakestone s.r.o., a full-service logistics firm
based in Prague, the Czech Republic.
june
6, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
June 6, 2007 – BDP International (BDP), a leading, privately-held
global logistics and transportation services company, has set a
milestone as the first global logistics provider to successfully
complete the American Chemical Council’s (ACC) Responsible
Care® Management System Audit.
may
22, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
May 22, 2007 – Nearly half (48%) of supply chain executives
at multi-national companies in the chemical, consumer goods, industrial
and retail sectors consider their supply chains to be global, yet
operating decisions made on behalf of those supply chains would
indicate otherwise.
may
17, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
MUSCAT, May 17, 2007 – BDP International (BDP), a U.S.-based
global logistics and transportation management company, through
its Middle Eastern regional partner, Arshhiya Technologies International,
Ltd., has entered into a joint venture with Mustafa Sultan Enterprises
LLC (MSE), Muscat, Oman.
april
17, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
USA and EASTBOURNE, UK, April 17, 2007 - BDP International, a leading,
privately-held global logistics and transportation services company
based in the U.S., has selected Genesis Forwarding Services as its
global network partner in the United Kingdom.
april
4, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
USA and FRANKFURT, GERMANY, April 4, 2007 – BDP International
(BDP), a leading, privately-held global logistics and transportation
services company based in the U.S., today announced it has acquired
full ownership of its joint venture with the transportation division
of Merlin Logistics GmbH, Frankfurt, Germany.
march
1, 2007
PHILADELPHIA,
MEXICO CITY - BDP International, a U.S. based global logistics and
transportation company, has acquired a major interest in JB Cargo
Group S.A. de C.V.
FEBRUARY
6, 2007
The
U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Philadelphia U.S. Export Assistance
Center (USEAC), MidAtlantic District Export Council (DEC) and BDP
International, a global logistics firm specializing in the chemical
industry, will host a conference on new environmental and safety
regulations for exporting chemicals and products containing chemicals
to the 25 member states of the European Union.
september
7, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
September 7, 2006 - BDP International, a leading global logistics
and transportation services company, has opened a new project office
in Nuremberg, Germany.
july
19, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
July 19, 2006 - The Board of Directors of BDP International has
named Richard J. Bolte, Jr., Chief Executive Officer in addition
to his responsibilities as President of the privately held global
logistics and transportation services company.
July
5, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., July 5, 2006 - BDP International Chairman and CEO, Richard
J. Bolte, Sr., passed away today, just a month before the 40th anniversary
of the global logistics and transportation management firm he founded.
june
26, 2006
KUALA
LUMPUR, June 26, 2006 - BDP Malaysia, a unit of BDP International,
a leading U.S.-based global logistics and transportation management
company, is marking its 10th anniversary with the launch of a professional
development program to promote knowledge-based management, chemical
logistics expertise and operational excellence.
april
25, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., April 25, 2006 - BDP International (BDP), a U.S.-based global
logistics and transportation management company, has established
a Humanitarian Aid Department within its Global Project Logistics
business unit. Based in the company's New York offices, the new
department will interface with BDP global operations to focus on
charitable organizations, coordinating humanitarian-aid-related
shipments, including air, ocean, truck, import, export and cross-trade.
APRIL
18, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., April 18, 2006 - Only a quarter of ocean shippers have a clear
understanding of non-vessel operating common carrier (NVO) confidential
service arrangements (NSAs), according to a recent survey conducted
by BDP International (BDP), a global logistics and transportation
management company. The same survey, however, indicates that more
than two-thirds would consider entering into such arrangements,
particularly if NVOs were to be flexible about volume commitments.
march
13, 2006
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 13, 2006 -
Richard Bolte, Sr., founder and chairman of BDP International, will
be the first recipient of the new Award for Supporting Industries
from Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF). The award will be presented
annually to recognize outstanding contributions by a leader who
provides products or services vital to the continuing growth and
development of the chemical and molecular sciences community.
March
1, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., SAO PAULO, March 2, 2006 - BDP International (BDP), a U.S.-based
global logistics and transportation company, today announced it
acquired full ownership of its operations in Brazil.
January
19, 2006
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., January 19, 2006 - BDP International, a leading privately held
global logistics and transportation management company, has named
Jennifer Thornton to the newly established position of director
of business development for its BDP Project Logistics unit. She
will be based at BDP's regional hub in Houston, Texas.
December
8, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., December 8, 2005 – BDP International, a leading privately
held global logistics and transportation management company, has
named Michael Loup chief information officer.
november
14, 2005
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., November 14, 2005 - Ronald Young has joined BDP
International, a leading global logistics and transportation services
firm, as vice president of its Latin America region. Based in the
company's Miami office, he will be responsible for operations, strategic
direction and business development in the region.
november
3, 2005
SINGAPORE,
November 3, 2005 - BDP International, a leading privately held global
logistics and transportation management company, has launched a
professional development initiative for its Singapore employees
to achieve best-in-class customer service.
september
27, 2005
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., USA, SHANGHAI, CHINA, September 27, 2005 - BDP International ® (BDP), a leading privately held global logistics and transportation services company, has expanded its operations in China with the addition of its seventh office there.
AUGUST
23, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., USA; ANTWERP, Belgium, August 23, 2005 - BDP International(r)
(BDP), a leading privately held global logistics and transportation
services company, has opened an office in Hoogvliet, Rotterdam,
the Netherlands. Managing the new office is Bob Van Buren, reporting
to BDP Managing Director Benelux/France Yves Letange, who is based
at the company's European headquarters in Antwerp.
July
14, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., USA, July 14, 2005 – Hugh A. Cutler has joined BDP International®
(BDP), a leading privately held global logistics and transportation
services company, as president of its global air transportation
division.
JUNE
14, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
PITTSBURGH, Pa., USA, June 14, 2005 - BDP International ® and
GENCO announced today the formation of a strategic alliance between
the two privately held companies that will build upon each company's
capacity to deliver end-to-end global logistics services. Through
the alliance, BDP will outsource and offer U.S. ground logistics
services through GENCO, and GENCO will offer BDP's global logistics
services to its customers to its customers . The companies are already
planning the integration of tracking and other related systems.
June
2, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., HOUSTON, Texas USA, June 2, 2005 - BDP International ®
(BDP), a leading privately held global logistics and transportation
services company, has acquired Elite Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries
(Elite), it was announced today by Richard J. Bolte, Jr., president
of BDP, and Mark J. Kaifesh, president of Elite. Terms of the agreement
were not disclosed.
March
8, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., USA, MILAN, ITALY, March 8, 2005 - BDP International has taken
an equity stake in Schryver Freight Srl with offices in Milan, Bologna,
Vicenza, Turin and Prato. Schryver Italy offers a range of transportation/logistics
services, as well as a variety of value-added services including
insurance, packing, warehousing and distribution, on-line services,
tracking and tracing and others..
January
21, 2005
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., SEOUL, January 21, 2005 - BDP International has expanded its
presence in the Asia-Pacific region with the formation of BDP Logistics
Korea. Ltd. Based in Seoul, the new entity also has offices at the
SEL airport and Busan, a major port city.
November
3, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., TOKYO, November 3, 2004 - BDP International has entered into
a new strategic partnership with the Japanese logistics firm, The
Keihin Co., Ltd. With offices in Tokyo, Osaka and Narita, Keihin
offers a full spectrum of services for import/export ocean and air
freight, including shipment tracking, customs clearance and warehousing.
The company has over 1,000 employees, including representatives
in the U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia.
july
20, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., ANTWERP, July 20, 2004 - BDP International, a leading global
logistics and transportation services company, has opened an office
in Lyon, France. Managing the office is Jean Pierre Petin, who reports
to Yves Letange, newly appointed general manager for BDP's operations
in Belgium and France.
july
7, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., ANTWERP, July 7, 2004 - Yves Letange has joined BDP International,
a leading global logistics and transportation services company,
as general manager of its operations in Belgium and France.
june 3, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., HONG KONG, June 3, 2004 -
BDP International® subsidiary, BDP Asia Pacific®, has been granted a Class A forwarder's license for its newly formed, wholly owned foreign enterprise (WOFE) subsidiary, BDP Logistics Ltd.®, established in the Wai Gao Qiao Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, China.
BDP International® subsidiary, BDP Asia Pacific®, has been granted a Class A forwarder's license for its newly formed, wholly owned foreign enterprise (WOFE) subsidiary, BDP Logistics Ltd.®, established in the Wai Gao Qiao Free Trade Zone in Shanghai, China.
APRIL 27, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., April 27, 2004 - BDP International, through its BDP Interamerica,
LLC partner in Laredo, Tex., played a key role in promoting the
Free and Secure Trade (FAST) program to expedite trade between the
U.S. and Mexico.
April 8, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., April 8, 2004 - BDP International, a leading global logistics
and transportation services company, and its Centrx consulting unit
will host a day-long seminar on import/export trade compliance,
7:30 a.m.- 4:15 p.m., May 11, 2004, at the Downtown Club, Public
Ledger Building, 150 S. Independence Hall West, Philadelphia.
March 17, 2004
PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 17, 2004 - BDP International, a leading global logistics and transportation services company, has launched Global Rate Inquiry (RIQ), a new component in its BDPXpedion platform that enables customers and employees to retrieve real-time transportation rates over the Internet.
March 11, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., DUBAI, March 11, 2004 - BDP International
has established BDP Qatar, a joint venture with the Intergroup,
one of that country's largest diversified conglomerates and part
of the Shaikh Faisal Bin Qassim al-Thani Holding Company. Based
in Doha, the new logistics operation will offer a full range of
services including import/export, air/ocean forwarding, consolidation,
customs brokerage, project logistics and local distribution. It
will be managed by Virendra Sehgal, the company's regional director
for India and the Middle East, and its Middle Eastern hub in Dubai.
January 26, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., USA, ANTWERP, BELGIUM, January 28, 2004 - BDP International®
(BDP), a leading privately held global logistics and transportation
services company, has acquired a majority interest in the transportation
division of Merlin Logistics GmbH, Kriftel, Germany, and full ownership
of ACTA S.A.S., Paris, France.
January 13, 2004
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., January 13, 2004 - Nearly two-thirds of chemical industry executives
recently surveyed by BDP International, a global logistics and transportation
services company, and its Centrx consulting unit were unaware of
the U.S. Government's Customs-Trade Partnership against Terrorism
(C-TPAT) program and its similarities to existing Responsible Care®
standards.
december 30, 2003
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., HONG KONG, December 29, 2003 - BDP Asia Pacific has opened
a sixth office in the People Republic of China (China) at its third
most active maritime logistics seaport in Qingdao.
december 15, 2003
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., December 15, 2003 - BDP International (BDP) will implement
an enhanced screening process for U.S. job applicants, in a continuing
effort to integrate best practices set forth by the Bureau of Customs
and Border Protection's (CBP) Customs-Trade Partnership against
Terrorism (C-TPAT).
december
5, 2003
PHILADELPHIA,
Pa., Nov. 14, 2003 - BDP International, a leading global logistics
and transportation services company, will host a one-day seminar
on U.S. free trade agreements (FTA) with Chile and Singapore, which
go into effect January 1, 2004.
