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 [...]
GREEN TREES: A GLOBAL REFORESTATION PROGRAM Green Worldwide Shipping® donated 21,309 trees in the first quarter of 2025 through its Green Trees program in partnership with Trees for the Future (TREES). Each tree represents more than a carbon offset—it’s an investment in soil regeneration, food security, and climate resilience [...]
Week 19 finds global trade shifts shaping cargo operations. A new U.S.–UK trade framework expands U.S. export opportunities across key sectors, Northern Europe’s ports remain active amid growing backlogs, South Asia sees routing adjustments following new India–Pakistan trade directives, and Newark’s runway work prompts schedule adjustments. NEW U.S.–UK TRADE [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Week 18 brings trade policy adjustments and infrastructure disruptions influencing regional cargo movement and response times. U.S. tariff revisions, Iberian Peninsula power outages, and holiday closures in Asia are shaping near-term planning. U.S. TRADE POLICY REVISES TARIFF PROCESSES FOR NORTH AMERICAN IMPORTS A new Executive Order issued April 29, [...]
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 [...]
On April 29, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order that limits the cumulative application or “tariff stacking” of certain U.S. tariffs, reducing duty exposure on targeted imports from Canada and Mexico—including autos, auto parts, aluminum, and steel. The order applies retroactively to all entries made on or after [...]
COMMITMENT IN ACTION: SUSTAINABILITY AS A CULTURE Green Worldwide Shipping is proud of our longstanding partnership with Trees for the Future (TREES). Since, 2019, Green has planted a tree automatically, for every shipment, customer, and employee to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development. Through this partnership, we’ve supported programs [...]
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 [...]
