WEEK-LONG RAIL STRIKE German rail workers are in the midst of a week-long nationwide strike over working conditions and pay disputes. The Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL) initiated the strike. Spanning from January 23 to January 29, 2024, the labor action involves locomotive drivers, dispatchers, and other transport sector employees. [...]
DRY CANALS PROVIDE OPTIONS Central American dry canals have emerged as alternatives to the Panama Canal, offering potential new options for global shipping. These projects, characterized by high-capacity rail connections or highway corridors linking the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, will contribute to the diversification of maritime routes. [...]
In discussions ahead of the Asia-to-North America contract cycle, stakeholders have highlighted concerns about potential labor disruptions, including the possibility of a strike along the US East and Gulf coasts—an occurrence not seen for decades. ILA NEGOTIATIONS WITH USMX International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett recently advised ILA members [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping recently completed its fourth consecutive year as a sponsor for the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) ExportGA program. NURTURING GLOBAL BUSINESS PROWESS ExportGA 2023 unfolded as a comprehensive four-session, 16-hour export training program designed to equip export-ready companies with logistics skills crucial for [...]
In the evolving landscape of European freight, forwarders and road freight operators are advising customers about an anticipated shift in toll fees due to a new European toll system linked to CO2 emissions. This initiative, commencing in Germany on December 1, involves categorizing heavy goods vehicles into five classes [...]
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Single Window (MSW) was designed to simplify and harmonize the documentation exchange process among shipping companies, ports, and government authorities. IMO's approach aims to alleviate the burden of submitting vast amounts of information and documents, often through diverse agencies with their unique systems [...]
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 [...]
"Fit for 55 refers to the EU’s target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The proposed package aims to bring EU legislation in line with the 2030 goal." European Council | Council of the European Union AVIATION INITIATIVE The recent adoption of the RefuelEU [...]
STRENGTHENING GLOBAL TRADE The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Supply Chain Agreement, recently introduced by the U.S. Department of Commerce, is an important development in the world of global trade. This agreement emphasizes countries working together to make supply chains stronger and more resilient, while helping to boost economies. [...]
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning bringing with it storm surges upwards of 15-feet in height, flooding, and heavy winds. After making landfall in the "Big Bend" region of Florida, Idalia progressed northeastward through the state, leaving a trail of wind damage and flooding in its wake as [...]
