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Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
SEVERE WINTER WEATHER HALTS OPERATIONS AT THE PORT OF NY/NJ
February 23, 2026 | Blizzard warnings have been in effect throughout the New York and tri-state area as the storm has dumped up to two feet (24+ inches) of snow in many locations, with snow falling at rates of up to 3 inches per hour and sustained wind gusts of [...]
U.S. TARIFFS UPDATE: WHITE HOUSE ENDS IEEPA-BASED DUTIES AND IMPOSES TEMPORARY IMPORT SURCHARGE UNDER SECTION 122
WHY THIS CHANGED: SUPREME COURT LIMITS IEEPA AS A TARIFF AUTHORITY A U.S. Supreme Court decision issued February 20, 2026 held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. In the same timeframe, the White House issued a set of tariff-related actions that (1) wind [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 8 | 2026
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U.S.–INDONESIA TRADE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHES APPAREL TRQ, MAINTAINS 19% RECIPROCAL TARIFF
The United States and Indonesia have finalized a bilateral trade agreement that maintains the existing 19% reciprocal tariff on Indonesian goods while creating a new tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for certain Indonesian textile and apparel products. Under the agreement, qualifying textile and apparel goods from Indonesia will be permitted to enter [...]
SUPREME COURT RULE IEEPA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO IMPOSE TARIFFS
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. In a 6–3 decision, the Court concluded that while IEEPA permits the president to “regulate … importation” in response to an unusual or extraordinary threat, [...]
U.S. AND TAIWAN SIGN RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT, 15% ALL-IN TARIFF AND COORDINATED IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER COUNTRIES
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan, signed on February 12, 2026, establishes a unified 15 percent all‑in tariff framework for most Taiwanese goods while significantly expanding market access in both directions. Originally announced back in January, the accord is positioned as part of a broader [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 7 | 2026
February continues to show uneven demand across Asia–U.S. trade lanes as the market moves through the Chinese New Year holiday window and carriers tighten their networks. Transpacific execution is being shaped by aggressive capacity withdrawals, elevated rollover exposure, and ongoing congestion at select Asia origin ports. Air cargo demand is [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN
On February 6, 2026, the White House published an executive order that states the United States’ long-standing national emergency with respect to Iran continues and directs the creation of a process that could lead to additional tariffs on imports from certain foreign countries. EXECUTIVE ORDER: ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES [...]
U.S.-INDIA INTERIM TRADE AGREEMENT FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED AS U.S. LIFTS ADDED 25% DUTY TIED TO INDIA PURCHASES OF RUSSIAN OIL
On February 6, 2026, The White House released a U.S.–India joint statement describing a framework for an “Interim Agreement” on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, positioned as a step within broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations. Issued the same day, an executive order removes an additional 25% ad valorem duty that had been applied to [...]
CHATTOGRAM PORT STRIKE SUSPENDED FOR 48 HOURS: BACKLOG AND VESSEL DELAYS PERSIST
Port workers at Chattogram Port (formerly Chittagong Port) in Bangladesh agreed on Thursday to suspend strike activity for a 48 hour period following discussions with government officials, allowing limited port operations to resume. The labor action, which began in late January in opposition to the proposed lease of the New [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 6 | 2026
February finds the freight marketing navigating uneven demand across Asia-U.S. trade lanes in the lead up to Lunar New Year with ongoing capacity management by ocean carriers, and evolving U.S. trade policies. Transpacific lanes continue to see blank sailings and rollover, while India-origin cargo remains relatively stable. Air cargo [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA
The White House released a statement detailing an understanding between the United States and India regarding trade, tariffs, and energy sourcing. The statement references intended changes to reciprocal tariffs and non-tariff barriers, as well as expanded commercial cooperation. This follows a series of India-related trade actions in 2025 that were [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW TARIFF TARGETING COUNTRIES THAT SUPPLY OIL TO CUBA
The White House recently issued a new Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to the Government of Cuba and establishing a framework that could permit additional tariffs on imports from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba. Although no tariffs take effect automatically, the framework introduces a [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 5 | 2026
U.S. containerized import activity moved through late January without the traditional pre-Lunar New Year volume lift, even as China extended the public holiday to nine days this year. December data already showed a year over year decline in U.S. imports, with China-origin volumes continuing to contract and full-year 2025 [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL TARIFF INCREASES FOR SOUTH KOREA AND CANADA IMPORTS
WHAT NEW TARIFF ACTIONS DID THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCE? Recent public remarks attributed to the White House indicate that higher tariffs may be imposed on imports from South Korea and Canada. The remarks suggest a potential increase in existing tariff levels tied to trade compliance considerations and reciprocal tariff treatment. [...]
WINTER STORM FERN DISRUPTS U.S. FREIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
Winter Storm Fern is driving widespread snow, sleet, and significant ice accumulation across the Southern Plains, Mid-South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and portions of the Northeast impacting critical freight corridors from South Texas through the Carolinas and northward. As Fern progresses eastward, hazardous travel conditions, prolonged freezing temperatures, and power disruptions [...]
latest publications
Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
SEVERE WINTER WEATHER HALTS OPERATIONS AT THE PORT OF NY/NJ
February 23, 2026 | Blizzard warnings have been in effect throughout the New York and tri-state area as the storm [...]
U.S. TARIFFS UPDATE: WHITE HOUSE ENDS IEEPA-BASED DUTIES AND IMPOSES TEMPORARY IMPORT SURCHARGE UNDER SECTION 122
WHY THIS CHANGED: SUPREME COURT LIMITS IEEPA AS A TARIFF AUTHORITY A U.S. Supreme Court decision issued February 20, 2026 held that [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 8 | 2026
Stay up-to-date on freight news with Green’s Weekly Freight Market Update by [...]
U.S.–INDONESIA TRADE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHES APPAREL TRQ, MAINTAINS 19% RECIPROCAL TARIFF
The United States and Indonesia have finalized a bilateral trade agreement that maintains the existing 19% reciprocal tariff on Indonesian [...]
SUPREME COURT RULE IEEPA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO IMPOSE TARIFFS
On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the [...]
U.S. AND TAIWAN SIGN RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT, 15% ALL-IN TARIFF AND COORDINATED IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER COUNTRIES
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan, signed on February 12, 2026, establishes a unified 15 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 7 | 2026
February continues to show uneven demand across Asia–U.S. trade lanes as the market moves through the Chinese New Year holiday [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN
On February 6, 2026, the White House published an executive order that states the United States’ long-standing national emergency with respect [...]
U.S.-INDIA INTERIM TRADE AGREEMENT FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED AS U.S. LIFTS ADDED 25% DUTY TIED TO INDIA PURCHASES OF RUSSIAN OIL
On February 6, 2026, The White House released a U.S.–India joint statement describing a framework for an “Interim Agreement” on reciprocal and [...]
CHATTOGRAM PORT STRIKE SUSPENDED FOR 48 HOURS: BACKLOG AND VESSEL DELAYS PERSIST
Port workers at Chattogram Port (formerly Chittagong Port) in Bangladesh agreed on Thursday to suspend strike activity for a 48 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 6 | 2026
February finds the freight marketing navigating uneven demand across Asia-U.S. trade lanes in the lead up to Lunar New [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA
The White House released a statement detailing an understanding between the United States and India regarding trade, tariffs, and energy [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW TARIFF TARGETING COUNTRIES THAT SUPPLY OIL TO CUBA
The White House recently issued a new Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to the Government of Cuba and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 5 | 2026
U.S. containerized import activity moved through late January without the traditional pre-Lunar New Year volume lift, even as China [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL TARIFF INCREASES FOR SOUTH KOREA AND CANADA IMPORTS
WHAT NEW TARIFF ACTIONS DID THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCE? Recent public remarks attributed to the White House indicate that higher [...]
WINTER STORM FERN DISRUPTS U.S. FREIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
Winter Storm Fern is driving widespread snow, sleet, and significant ice accumulation across the Southern Plains, Mid-South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, [...]
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