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BDP International named Top 100 3PL Provider

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

Source: BDP International and Inbound Logistics, August 10, 2010 – Inbound Logistics (IL), a major US trade magazine and online web portal publishes a yearly Top 100 3PL Provider list each year in the publication’s July issue. (more…)

You don’t want an act of nature to turn into an act of desperation by not having an emergency logistics plan in place for replacement components.

Thursday, August 5th, 2010

Source: Wind Systems Magazine, August 2010 Issue – When you fall ill or have a medical emergency, you know whom to call. It is the same with wind power maintenance issues. When your wind components are “under the weather”—perhaps literally—you need to be sure you have the right resources in place to provide emergency service solutions. The list of parts that can suddenly malfunction or break down because of defects, accidents, and stress problems can be lengthy. It doesn’t matter if it’s a wind blade or a small electrical part, all it takes is one nonfunctional component to shut down an entire turbine. If a blade breaks and has to be replaced, or a gearbox stops functioning, or ice crushes a part, you don’t want to wait forever for replacements. (more…)

Your supply chain is only as strong as the weakest link, so don’t let uncontrollable offshore supply chain costs get you in deep water.

Wednesday, July 7th, 2010

Source:  Wind Systems Magazine, July 2010 Issue – Wind farm management, especially offshore, is a matter of economy: generate greater amounts of energy per area, and reduce the cost per megawatt. However, as the industry continues to evolve to meet enhanced power production, it also means increased challenges and risks for project managers—unknowns that push the boundaries of being able to control the transportation and logistics process and its resulting costs. Pushing the boundaries also means pushing the limits of your logistics providers. Every reduction in the cost per MW goes right to the bottom line. (more…)

BDP ships windmills for Ormonde project

Friday, June 4th, 2010

Source: Lloyd’s, June 4, 2010 – A Mexican stevedoring company recently handled a second shipment of large steel pipe constructions for the Ormonde offshore windmill project in the Irish Sea. The transport was handled by the Antwerp based freight forwarder, BDP Project Logistics. The shipment was made up of 32 steel constructions with a unit weight of 55 ton and a unit length of 24 meter. It was loaded on board of the coastal vessel “Sea Hunter” by two simultaneous operating cranes. The first and similar shipment was handled in April as shipped as well via the Port of Antwerp.

Logistics experts must be able to take both a global and a local perspective, monitoring shipping conditions worldwide while establishing local relationships as well.

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Source:  Wind Systems Magazine, June 2010 Issue – The managers of wind farm projects face many challenges. Risk levels for EPC contractors are perhaps among the highest, as EPC contracts are often complex and exceptionally demanding. Not only does the contractor assume the risk for the entire schedule, but also the overall budget for the project. That’s not an easy task when you consider that the contractor is not only dealing with a client, but also managing a number of supplier resources that could be in multiple locations. (more…)

China Logistics Dos and Don’ts

Saturday, May 8th, 2010

Source:  Breakbulk Magazine, May-June 2010 Issue – In China, the Year of the Tiger is traditionally associated with unpredictability and change.  But unpredictability is prevalent in China regardless of the year and the stakes can be even higher when handling out-of-gauge project cargo in the country. (more…)

Offshore energy production is on the rise around the world, which will present logistical challenges requiring knowledgeable partners to overcome.

Thursday, May 6th, 2010

Source:  Wind Systems Magazine, May 2010 Issue – Offshore energy production is gaining traction as consumption of electricity from conventional sources declines and renewable sources continue to grow. Countries and companies alike are gaining confidence in this relatively new opportunity for renewable power. Offshore wind velocity is generally higher and the wind more consistent, compared to onshore winds. That can provide greater capacity, increased energy production, and greater revenue for offshore wind farms. Plus, as turbines are built further offshore, perhaps on special floating platforms, even greater amounts of wind energy can be harnessed. (more…)

Colombia’s Road Ahead: Infrastructure Improvements on Tap

Thursday, April 8th, 2010

Source: Breakbulk Magazine and Breakbulk.com, March/April 2010 Issue – The secret to moving project cargo in Colombia is improvisation, companies such as Kuehne + Nagel say. Although the size of France, Germany and Britain combined, Colombia has only 102,526 miles of road, and few of these are more than two lanes, making it a challenge to move cargo wider than 13 feet. (more…)

Demand for transportation and equipment could soon outpace supply, so choose an experienced logistics solutions partner to help ensure you’re not left hanging in the wind.

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Source:  Wind Systems Magazine, April 2010 Issue – In the January issue we noted that 2010 promises to be a challenge for the wind power industry as general equipment availability and transport capacity begins to tighten up, placing additional constraints on supply chains. As more countries enter the market, the shortage of equipment to transport and to erect wind farms will be felt on a global basis in the second half of 2010 and into 2011. (more…)

An expanding Chinese empire

Monday, April 5th, 2010

China is becoming an increasing influence on the world mining industry in terms of both extraction and machinery, writes Phil Hastings.

Source:  Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International, March/April 2010 Issue – The importance of China and India cannot be over-estimated at a time when demand for commodities in Europe and North America is still feeling the effects of the global economic downturn. (more…)

Peru: South America’s boom economy

Monday, April 5th, 2010

Source:  Heavy Lift & Project Forwarding International, March/April 2010 Issue – Peru has been the Latin American economy least affected by the fallout from the global crisis, based on figures for economic growth and foreign investment.  While the economy grew by 0.8 percent last year, compared with a regional average of -1.8 percent, foreign direct investment was up 28.1 percent, compared with a regional decline of 40.7 percent. (more…)

BDP taps Aberdeen oil business

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Source: Freighting Update, March 29, 2010 – BDP Project Logistics has opened an office in Aberdeen to service its UK project clients, particularly in the North Sea oil and gas industry. It will offer ocean, air, charter and road freight services, third-party warehousing, on- and off-site packing and crating and customs and documentation services. The new office in Europe’s ‘oil capital’ completes the BDP Oil and Gas organisation, which now has a presence in all major energy hubs at Houston, Aberdeen, Dubai and Singapore. (more…)

Leave nothing to chance by utilizing standardized processes that can help reduce or eliminate the gaps in your supply chain

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Source: Wind Systems Magazine, March 2010 Issue – Wind power companies routinely face performance issues throughout their supply chains. These functional “gaps” often become problems that can prove very costly. Some gaps are more obvious than others. For example, detentions are among the biggest challenges… detentions of trucks because equipment isn’t ready to be picked up, of ships when it’s not delivered to the port on time, and at the jobsite because roads aren’t completed. (more…)

BDP Project Logistics opens Aberdeen office

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

PHILADELPHIA and ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND, February 16, 2010 – BDP Project Logistics, a wholly owned subsidiary of global logistics and transportation management firm BDP International, has opened an office in Aberdeen, Scotland, to service the needs of U.K. project clients, including the important North Sea oil and gas industry. (more…)

BDP joins the UN Global Compact

Friday, February 12th, 2010

PHILADELPHIA, February 12, 2010 – BDP International, a leading privately held global logistics and transportation services firm, has joined the United Nations Global Compact, a strategic policy initiative for businesses committed to aligning their operations and strategies with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption. (more…)