President Biden recently unveiled approximately 30 new actions as part of his Bidenomics agenda. The objective is for these initiatives to improve supply chain resilience and ensure that Americans have access to essential products, businesses experience reliable deliveries, and strengthens agricultural and food systems. STRENGTHENING THE U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN The [...]
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 [...]
In response to concerns raised by senators regarding labor rights in trade provisions, specifically the recent commitment to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), the White House released an executive memo on November 16 emphasizing the promotion of labor rights abroad. The memo directs several key actions to address [...]
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 [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping® previously reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance for the cosmetics industry requiring cosmetic product facilities and products to be registered with the agency by December 29, 2023. FDA COSMETICS REGISTRATION AND LISTING REQUIREMENTS DELAYED UNTIL JULY 1, 2024 In a recent Guidance [...]
"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 [...]
BIG NAMES JOIN ZERO EMISSIONS MARITIME BUYERS ALLIANCE Executive Vice President for Green Worldwide Shipping, Greg Bollefer was recently featured in an article by Green Biz that addresses the need for zero emissions maritime fuels. Visit Green Biz to read the complete article: www.greenbiz.com/article/amazon-ikea-and-patagonia-have-joined-group-buy-zero-emissions-maritime-shipping-fuel "What’s cool about (the science [...]
The Department of Commerce (DOC) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) recently made joint affirmative determinations, leading to the issuance of antidumping duty orders on mattresses from originating from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Additionally, the DOC amended its final determination on mattresses from Cambodia. UNDERSTANDING THE [...]
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. [...]
