CERTAIN SECTION 301 EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is continuing the ongoing Section 301 investigation into China's technology practices. This investigation, which has been in progress for several years, centers on concerns related to technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation. Several commodities including medical products, terry bathrobes, [...]
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is proposing a series of modifications to overhaul the exclusion procedure for Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. These proposed adjustments are intended to enhance the precision of exclusion requests, simplify the objections process, and elevate the overall efficiency of the system. The [...]
PANAMA CANAL CLIMACTIC EMERGENCY Approximately 14,000 ships, accounting for 6% of global maritime trade, pass through the Panama Canal annually. This year, the numbers are expected to drop due to the unseasonably long drought impacting Panama. Watershed levels for the region are the lowest they have been since 1950. [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance for the cosmetics industry outlining the new upcoming process that will require cosmetic product facilities and products to be registered with the agency by December 29, 2023. BACKGROUND INFORMATION On December 29, 2022, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, [...]
EUROPEAN UNION: SHIPPING INDUSTRY The shipping industry is crucial for the EU economy due to its energy efficiency, but it's also a major and increasing source of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, global maritime shipping emitted 1,076 million tonnes of CO2, accounting for about 2.9% of emissions. Projections suggest [...]
In June, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its inaugural set of sustainability disclosure guidelines for corporations. The guidelines, known as IFRS S1 and S2, aim to help companies assess and mitigate their negative environmental impacts in a systematic manner. ISSB’s goal is to establish a global foundation [...]
NET ZERO EMISSIONS TRACKING METHODOLOGY FOR AIR TRANSPORT The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced plans to release an annual report called "Track Zero" to monitor the progress of the aviation industry in achieving its commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. This report will utilize IATA's Net [...]
MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING During the recent gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), representatives from various Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) came together to discuss the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. In a significant development, they unanimously approved the [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to announce our achievement of earning the 2023-2024 Great Place To Work Certification™. The award is entirely based on what our current employees say about their experience working at Green Worldwide, with 92% voting Green Worldwide as a great place to work – 35% higher than [...]
SEVERE DROUGHT PROMPTS ADDITIONAL PANAMA CANAL DRAFT RESTRICTIONS Water levels in Gatun Lake - a main source of water for the Panama Canal locks - continue to fall below historic levels forcing the ACP to carefully manage this critical resource. ACP scheduled additional maximum authorized draft restrictions in June [...]
