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GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING EARNS ASA-100 CERTIFICATION FOR TIME-CRITICAL AVIATION LOGISTICS

Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to announce that our Phoenix, Arizona warehouse has been certified to the ASA-100 quality system standard, a voluntary accreditation developed in alignment with FAA Advisory Circular 00-56B. This certification provides formal recognition of the quality, traceability, and procedural integrity we’ve maintained for nearly two decades in [...]

NEW TSCA RULE: WHAT U.S. IMPORTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PFAS REPORTING

MANDATORY PFAS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTERS UNDER TSCA Environmental reporting requirements are now in place for U.S. companies that imported products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) between 2011 and 2022. Enforced under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the rule applies to finished goods, materials, and components treated with [...]

NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHINA TRADE: TEMPORARY TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS BEGINS MAY 14

On May 12, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order that formalizes the tariff suspension announced in the U.S.–China Joint Statement released one day prior. The new order provides guidance for implementing the 90-day tariff suspension that grants relief for U.S. importers sourcing goods from China, Hong Kong, [...]

TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS: WHAT THE U.S.–CHINA TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT REALLY MEANS

NEWLY ANNOUNCED 90-DAY TARIFF SUSPENSIONS COULD REDUCE IMPORT COSTS ON CHINESE GOODS—IF COMPANIES MOVE QUICKLY On May 12, 2025, the United States and China jointly agreed to temporarily roll back key tariffs imposed over the past six weeks. While the agreement suspends 24 percentage points of newly added tariffs [...]

U.S.-BOUND SHIPMENTS REROUTED AMID INDIA–PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS

INDIA AND PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS: IMPACT ON SOUTH ASIA FREIGHT ROUTINGS New trade directives from India and Pakistan are reshaping container logistics across the South Asia–U.S. trade lanes. In recent days, both governments have issued new restrictions that not only halt bilateral trade but also affect third-country shipments transiting [...]

NEW U.S.-UK TRADE FRAMEWORK SIGNALS SHIFT IN TRANSATLANTIC TRADE POLICY

On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new U.S.–UK trade framework, marking a significant shift in transatlantic trade policy. The leaders outlined mutual commitments to improve market access, reduce trade barriers, and protect strategic industries. "The deal includes billions of dollars of [...]

EUROPEAN SUPPLY CHAIN TACKLES NETWORK CHALLENGES

EUROPE’S PORTS EXPERIENCE ONGOING CONGESTION Port congestion remains a factor across Northern Europe’s container hubs, including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and London Gateway. While backlogs persist, logistics teams are adapting—adjusting routings, timelines, and transport strategies to maintain freight movement in a tight operating environment. GROWING IMPORT PRESSURE IMPACTS EUROPEAN SUPPLY NETWORK [...]

U.S. OFFERS LIMITED TARIFF RELIEF FOR DOMESTICALLY ASSEMBLED AUTOS

PROCLAMATION: U.S. ASSEMBLED AUTOMOTIVES ELIGIBLE FOR SOME TARIFF RELIEF On April 29, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation modifying how Section 232 duties apply to auto parts. Automakers that assemble vehicles in the United States may now apply for a limited tariff offset to reduce their Section 232 parts [...]

CBP SIGNALS PLAN TO END OF CHINA AND HONG KONG DE MINIMIS EXCEPTIONS

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued a notice to implement Executive Orders 14256, 14259, and 14266, which amend duty treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong. The new enforcement measures are intended to finalize the elimination of de minimis duty exemptions and strengthen collection procedures for [...]

2025-04-28T13:51:07+00:00April 25th, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

U.S. LAUNCHES SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION INTO MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY TRUCK IMPORTS

SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION OF MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-TRUCK: SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce formally initiated a Section 232 investigation to evaluate the impact of imported medium-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and related parts on national security. The inquiry, authorized under the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, will [...]

2025-04-25T18:17:16+00:00April 25th, 2025|Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|
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