E-Commerce


WAREHOUSING GROWTH CONTINUES NATIONWIDE

Shifting demands and post-pandemic challenges fostered significant transformations in the United States warehousing and distribution sector. While the overall demand for warehousing has declined since 2022, availability and rental cost pressures remain. A surge in container imports, despite an uncertain market, continues to drive demand for warehousing space. REGIONAL [...]

CBP Expands Successful Section 321 Pilot Program, Invites Additional Participants

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released a Federal Register Notice inviting additional participants to their Section 321 Data Pilot. The Pilot enables CBP to collaborate with private sector supply chain parties to identify and target at-risk shipments for inspection with the goal of swiftly clearing legal packages. [...]

West Coast Ports Expected to Remain Congested Through the End of 2020

In recent weeks, numerous shipments of holiday goods, inventory replenishment, e-commerce fulfilment, and even next spring’s home improvement merchandise have caused major congestion at U.S. West Coast ports like Los Angeles and Long Beach in California. The spike in import volume from mainland China into the U.S. is expected to [...]

White House Targets Counterfeit Imports from E-Commerce Platforms

In a memorandum posted on October 13th, United States President, Donald Trump, requested the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Attorney General to develop a proposal for bigger fines and new legislation focused on ending the import of counterfeit goods through e-commerce platforms. The White House notice detailed the [...]

CBP to Launch Advance Data Collection Program for Section 321 Low-Value Imports

Starting August 22, 2019, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will launch a voluntary program to begin advanced shipment data collection on imports of Section 321 goods in order to effectively identify and target high-risk shipments entering via the e-commerce environment. “CBP faces significant challenges in targeting Section 321 shipments, while [...]

2019-07-23T19:37:23+00:00July 23rd, 2019|Customs, E-Commerce, Import|

USMCA Will Raise Canadian De Minimis on E-commerce

Announced over the weekend, the United States, Mexico and Canada made international headlines as the three neighboring countries signed onto a new free trade agreement, called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).  The new deal included provisions to raise Canada’s duty-free, de minimis, levels from $20 CAD to $150 CAD and [...]

2024-02-26T18:59:09+00:00October 2nd, 2018|Customs, E-Commerce, Freight Market, Freight Talk|

Ecommerce, Forcing Import Expansion & Retailer Risk

It’s no secret that companies like Amazon and Wayfair have revolutionized the consumer landscape for every industry.  From retail to furniture, business has had to drastically adjust their value proposition to include final mile.  After all, who doesn’t love getting the latest technologies or fashion trends delivered right to their [...]

Intermodal South America 2017

Green Worldwide will be at Intermodal South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 4th to April 6th. The International Exhibition for Logistics, Cargo Transport, and International Trade will be held at the Transamerica Expo Center. Stop by and see us at Stand #12-150.

2024-02-26T17:42:48+00:00March 22nd, 2017|E-Commerce|
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