DRY CANALS PROVIDE OPTIONS Central American dry canals have emerged as alternatives to the Panama Canal, offering potential new options for global shipping. These projects, characterized by high-capacity rail connections or highway corridors linking the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, will contribute to the diversification of maritime routes. [...]
The prolonged drought in Panama continues to weigh on the supply chain. Since the most recent transit limitations, conditions have worsened, resulting in a continuous decline in daily transits projecting to be as low as 18 per day by February. The restrictions have led to an estimated $200 million loss [...]
EPA RULING: PHASEDOWN OF HYDROFLUOROCARBONS The EPA recently published a ruling regarding global warming potential (GWP) from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) being imported to or manufactured in the United States. The ruling includes new restrictions that take effect on January 1, 2025, prohibiting the manufacturing and importing of products that utilize higher-GWP [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) addressed the nuanced scope of the term "testing" concerning duty-free Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) in a recent ruling. The ruling centered around a manufacturing company's imported finstock metal (described as a mix of stainless-steel products, copper plates, sheet or strip, and aluminum foil) [...]
Officers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in a Northern District Court of California. The ILWU seeks relief after a lengthy legal dispute with terminal operator ICTSI. “We intend to use the chapter 11 process to implement a plan that will [...]
As a U.S. government shutdown looms, both industry and government agencies are preparing for potential disruptions. At issue is 12 appropriations bills that have not been passed that dictate discretionary spending levels by Congress. With the new fiscal year starting in October, the deadline for lawmakers to pass legislation that [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leading provider of international freight forwarding and supply chain logistics, is pleased to welcome Soeren Neumann as the new Branch Manager for the company’s Denver, Colorado location. Serving as the innovation hub for Green Worldwide, the Denver branch is home to the Customer Success, Green Engineered [...]
Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have voted to approve a new six-year coast-wide contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), according to an announcement made by the ILWU on Thursday. The union revealed that 75% of the voting ILWU members agreed to ratify the contract, which was [...]
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. [...]
INAUGURAL UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT STRATEGY REPORT The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) issued its initial update on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) strategy, emphasizing the need for increased funding and resources for effective enforcement. The update, released on August 1 and mandated annually, highlights [...]
