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Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
SECTION 232 TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROCESS TIED TO NEW U.S. STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTION COMMITMENTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce has established a new process that allows certain steel and aluminum producers to qualify for adjusted Section 232 tariff treatment. The framework links tariff reductions to verified commitments to expand U.S. production capacity, introducing a formal application and compliance structure. WHO QUALIFIES FOR SECTION 232 [...]
CIT RULING CLARIFIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLASSIFICATION AND LIMITS POST-LIQUIDATION DUTY RECOVERY
On April 23, 2026, the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision in that clarifies how certain cables are classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and how Section 301 duties apply. The ruling addresses whether cables used with telecommunications equipment qualify for telecommunications classification [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 17 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 17 reflect a market shaped by tightening trans-Pacific capacity, elevated blank sailing activity, and active infrastructure developments affecting vessel scheduling. WHERE IS TRANS-PACIFIC OCEAN CAPACITY TIGHTENING? Trans-Pacific ocean capacity tightened across most major Asia origins driven by service adjustments tied to the new contract [...]
PANAMA CANAL UPDATES TRANSIT BOOKING SYSTEM
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) recently announced updates to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System, introducing the Enhanced Long-Term Slot Allocation program (LoTSA 2.5) and modifications to how additional booking slots are offered for Neopanamax and Panamax vessel transits. WHAT IS THE LOTSA 2.5 PROGRAM? The LoTSA 2.5 program covers transit [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 16 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market adjusting to sustained disruption in the Middle East alongside shifting capacity conditions across both ocean and air networks. Ocean carriers continue to reroute around restricted waterways, placing pressure on alternative hubs, while air cargo demand remains elevated following seasonal volume [...]
CPSC eFILING REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCE A NEW STANDARD FOR IMPORT COMPLIANCE IN 2026
The transition from voluntary participation to mandatory compliance is approaching for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission eFiling program. With a defined implementation date in July 2026, importers of regulated consumer products are now entering the final preparation window for a standardized, data-driven filing requirement that will apply across all [...]
AIR CARGO DEMAND UP 11.2% IN FEBRUARY 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% in February 2026 compared to the same period a year prior, according to industry analysts. Capacity grew 8.5% year-over-year and the cargo load factor reached 46%, up 1.1 percentage points. Every major trade corridor posted growth during the month, reflecting broad momentum across the [...]
CAPE DEPLOYMENT SET FOR APRIL 20 AS CBP INITIATES ACE-BASED IEEPA REFUND PROCESS
In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service announcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed that it will deploy the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool on April 20, 2026, within the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE). This release establishes an electronic process [...]
DIESEL PRICES CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE DOMESTIC FREIGHT CAPACITY
Diesel prices are now influencing domestic freight behavior, with rising fuel costs contributing to tightening capacity across key lanes. WHAT ARE PROJECTED DIESEL FUEL COSTS GOING INTO THE SECOND QUARTER? Following military action in the Middle East on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent de facto closure of the [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market contending with fuel supply disruptions, mixed trans-Pacific capacity, and ongoing regulatory changes. Tightening conditions persist in inland China and select Vietnam ports while fuel surcharge governance has emerged as a pressing industry concern. Recent White House and U.S. Customs and [...]
SECTION 232 PHARMACEUTICAL TARIFFS INTRODUCE A TIERED IMPORT FRAMEWORK FOR PATENTED DRUGS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
The White House issued a new Section 232 proclamation establishing a tariff framework for patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients. The action links duty exposure to patent status, country of origin, and company participation in onshoring and pricing agreements. The structure is targeted, conditional, and designed to differentiate between patented [...]
SECTION 232 EXPANSION APPLIES FULL-VALUE TARIFFS TO ADDITIONAL STEEL, ALUMINUM, AND COPPER DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS
The White House issued a new proclamation modifying existing Section 232 tariff measures on steel, aluminum, and copper. The update expands the scope of derivative products subject to additional duties and changes how those duties are calculated. Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs will be assessed on [...]
CAPE UPDATE DEFINES PHASE 1 PROCESSING SCOPE FOR IEEPA REFUNDS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided a more detailed view of how the CAPE platform will function in practice in its March 31, 2026 declaration filed with the Court of International Trade. The update does not change the current timing of refunds. It does clarify how Phase 1 will [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 14 | 2026
Transpacific ocean networks are starting to feel the effects of tightening fuel availability across key bunkering hubs. Industry experts note that rising fuel costs are influencing how carriers are managing vessel deployment, particularly on eastbound lanes. Operations remain steady overall, but adjustments like slower sailing speeds and revised fueling [...]
CBP IEEPA TARIFF REFUND PROCESS EXPANDS AS CIT AMENDS ORDER AND MAINTAINS REFUND SUSPENSION
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an additional amendment to its ruling on March 27, 2026, expanding the scope of entries subject to reliquidation while continuing to suspend immediate implementation. The update reflects a continued alignment between the court’s directive and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) ongoing [...]
CBP ISSUES INFORMAL SECTION 232 CONTENT CALCULATION FOR BASE METALS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is refining how metal content should be calculated for Section 232 tariff reporting. In informal notification to carriers, CBP provided guidance explaining that the current interpretation maintains the framework used for steel and aluminum, aligns copper with that methodology. The informal guidelines also introduces [...]
latest publications
Join the conversation as we explore current events impacting the international freight market. From capacity crunches to legislative impacts, Green gives you deep insights for big freight decisions.
SECTION 232 TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROCESS TIED TO NEW U.S. STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTION COMMITMENTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce has established a new process that allows certain steel and aluminum producers to qualify for [...]
CIT RULING CLARIFIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLASSIFICATION AND LIMITS POST-LIQUIDATION DUTY RECOVERY
On April 23, 2026, the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision in that clarifies how certain cables are [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 17 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 17 reflect a market shaped by tightening trans-Pacific capacity, elevated blank sailing activity, and [...]
PANAMA CANAL UPDATES TRANSIT BOOKING SYSTEM
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) recently announced updates to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System, introducing the Enhanced Long-Term Slot Allocation [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 16 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market adjusting to sustained disruption in the Middle East alongside shifting [...]
CPSC eFILING REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCE A NEW STANDARD FOR IMPORT COMPLIANCE IN 2026
The transition from voluntary participation to mandatory compliance is approaching for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission eFiling program. With [...]
AIR CARGO DEMAND UP 11.2% IN FEBRUARY 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% in February 2026 compared to the same period a year prior, according to industry [...]
CAPE DEPLOYMENT SET FOR APRIL 20 AS CBP INITIATES ACE-BASED IEEPA REFUND PROCESS
In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service announcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed that it will deploy the first [...]
DIESEL PRICES CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE DOMESTIC FREIGHT CAPACITY
Diesel prices are now influencing domestic freight behavior, with rising fuel costs contributing to tightening capacity across key lanes. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market contending with fuel supply disruptions, mixed trans-Pacific capacity, and ongoing [...]
SECTION 232 PHARMACEUTICAL TARIFFS INTRODUCE A TIERED IMPORT FRAMEWORK FOR PATENTED DRUGS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
The White House issued a new Section 232 proclamation establishing a tariff framework for patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients. [...]
SECTION 232 EXPANSION APPLIES FULL-VALUE TARIFFS TO ADDITIONAL STEEL, ALUMINUM, AND COPPER DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS
The White House issued a new proclamation modifying existing Section 232 tariff measures on steel, aluminum, and copper. The [...]
CAPE UPDATE DEFINES PHASE 1 PROCESSING SCOPE FOR IEEPA REFUNDS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided a more detailed view of how the CAPE platform will function in practice [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 14 | 2026
Transpacific ocean networks are starting to feel the effects of tightening fuel availability across key bunkering hubs. Industry experts [...]
CBP IEEPA TARIFF REFUND PROCESS EXPANDS AS CIT AMENDS ORDER AND MAINTAINS REFUND SUSPENSION
The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an additional amendment to its ruling on March 27, 2026, expanding the [...]
CBP ISSUES INFORMAL SECTION 232 CONTENT CALCULATION FOR BASE METALS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is refining how metal content should be calculated for Section 232 tariff reporting. In [...]
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