ILWU CANADA AND BCMEA REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT The 13-day labor strike between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) came to an end during late night negotiations on July 13. Federal mediators assisted both parties in reaching the tentative 4-year agreement [...]
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor international [...]
The ongoing strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada, which has entered its second week, is causing changes in port calls. Some vessels are now being redirected from Vancouver to Seattle-Tacoma. There are concerns about potential cargo backlogs near the ports of Vancouver and Seattle-Tacoma. The Vancouver [...]
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 [...]
USMCA AUTOMOTIVE RULES OF ORIGIN The International Trade Commission (ITC) recently released its first USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation report. The report is mandated by section 202A(g)(2) of the USMCA Implementation Act. This Act requires the USITC, an impartial federal agency responsible for factual investigations, to [...]
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor international [...]
The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (NCBFAA) is encouraging Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to exclude additional data on CBP Form 7501 regarding steel and aluminum imports. CBP Form 7501 is an “Entry Summary” document filed by a Customs broker with U.S. Customs and Border protection holding relevant information [...]
72-HOUR STRIKE NOTICE Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have reached a tipping point. In a significant development, ILWU Canada issued a formal, written 72-hour strike notice indicating their intention to begin labor action on July [...]
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor international [...]
