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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.
U.S. AND TAIWAN SIGN RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT, 15% ALL-IN TARIFF AND COORDINATED IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER COUNTRIES
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan, signed on February 12, 2026, establishes a unified 15 percent all‑in tariff framework for most Taiwanese goods while significantly expanding market access in both directions. Originally announced back in January, the accord is positioned as part of a broader [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 7 | 2026
February continues to show uneven demand across Asia–U.S. trade lanes as the market moves through the Chinese New Year holiday window and carriers tighten their networks. Transpacific execution is being shaped by aggressive capacity withdrawals, elevated rollover exposure, and ongoing congestion at select Asia origin ports. Air cargo demand is [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN
On February 6, 2026, the White House published an executive order that states the United States’ long-standing national emergency with respect to Iran continues and directs the creation of a process that could lead to additional tariffs on imports from certain foreign countries. EXECUTIVE ORDER: ADDRESSING THREATS TO THE UNITED STATES [...]
U.S.-INDIA INTERIM TRADE AGREEMENT FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED AS U.S. LIFTS ADDED 25% DUTY TIED TO INDIA PURCHASES OF RUSSIAN OIL
On February 6, 2026, The White House released a U.S.–India joint statement describing a framework for an “Interim Agreement” on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, positioned as a step within broader bilateral trade agreement negotiations. Issued the same day, an executive order removes an additional 25% ad valorem duty that had been applied to [...]
CHATTOGRAM PORT STRIKE SUSPENDED FOR 48 HOURS: BACKLOG AND VESSEL DELAYS PERSIST
Port workers at Chattogram Port (formerly Chittagong Port) in Bangladesh agreed on Thursday to suspend strike activity for a 48 hour period following discussions with government officials, allowing limited port operations to resume. The labor action, which began in late January in opposition to the proposed lease of the New [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 6 | 2026
February finds the freight marketing navigating uneven demand across Asia-U.S. trade lanes in the lead up to Lunar New Year with ongoing capacity management by ocean carriers, and evolving U.S. trade policies. Transpacific lanes continue to see blank sailings and rollover, while India-origin cargo remains relatively stable. Air cargo [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA
The White House released a statement detailing an understanding between the United States and India regarding trade, tariffs, and energy sourcing. The statement references intended changes to reciprocal tariffs and non-tariff barriers, as well as expanded commercial cooperation. This follows a series of India-related trade actions in 2025 that were [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW TARIFF TARGETING COUNTRIES THAT SUPPLY OIL TO CUBA
The White House recently issued a new Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to the Government of Cuba and establishing a framework that could permit additional tariffs on imports from countries that sell or otherwise provide oil to Cuba. Although no tariffs take effect automatically, the framework introduces a [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 5 | 2026
U.S. containerized import activity moved through late January without the traditional pre-Lunar New Year volume lift, even as China extended the public holiday to nine days this year. December data already showed a year over year decline in U.S. imports, with China-origin volumes continuing to contract and full-year 2025 [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL TARIFF INCREASES FOR SOUTH KOREA AND CANADA IMPORTS
WHAT NEW TARIFF ACTIONS DID THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCE? Recent public remarks attributed to the White House indicate that higher tariffs may be imposed on imports from South Korea and Canada. The remarks suggest a potential increase in existing tariff levels tied to trade compliance considerations and reciprocal tariff treatment. [...]
WINTER STORM FERN DISRUPTS U.S. FREIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
Winter Storm Fern is driving widespread snow, sleet, and significant ice accumulation across the Southern Plains, Mid-South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and portions of the Northeast impacting critical freight corridors from South Texas through the Carolinas and northward. As Fern progresses eastward, hazardous travel conditions, prolonged freezing temperatures, and power disruptions [...]
PORT OF LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES MAJOR CONTAINER TERMINAL AND LANDSIDE EXPANSION PLANS
Yesterday, the Port of Los Angeles used its 2026 State of the Port address to outline a multi-year expansion strategy focused on future container capacity, terminal productivity, and landside operations. While Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka's address covered a broad range of civic, community, and environmental [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 4 | 2026
U.S. containerized import activity remains uneven as January draws to a close, with demand shifting across origin regions rather than strengthening overall. China-origin volumes continued to soften while Southeast Asia captured a larger share of outbound activity, leaving capacity available but not always aligned with demand. Carriers added vessel [...]
U.S.-TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
A new U.S.-Taiwan trade and investment agreement outlines a framework for how future Section 232 duties on Taiwanese semiconductors may be applied in connection with new U.S. manufacturing capacity. The Department of Commerce statement links investment commitments and construction-stage capacity milestones to preferential Section 232 treatment, including defined import thresholds [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING SUPPORTS FIRST LARGE SCALE ZERO-EMISSION TRUCKING DEPLOYMENT IN TEXAS WITH GMA TRUCKING
Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) is supporting a first-of-its-kind GMA Trucking pilot procurement that will enable the largest known deployment of Class 8 battery-electric trucks in Texas. The initiative, led by the Center for Green Market Activation, aggregates corporate demand to support the deployment of zero-emission heavy-duty trucking on high-volume [...]
SECTION 232 PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS INVESTIGATION INITIATES TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
Yesterday, the White House issued a proclamation directing the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin negotiations with trading partners concerning imports of processed critical minerals and their derivative products. The action follows a completed Section 232 investigation, which concluded that current import conditions [...]
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.
U.S. AND TAIWAN SIGN RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT, 15% ALL-IN TARIFF AND COORDINATED IMPORT RESTRICTIONS ON OTHER COUNTRIES
A new reciprocal trade agreement between the United States and Taiwan, signed on February 12, 2026, establishes a unified 15 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 7 | 2026
February continues to show uneven demand across Asia–U.S. trade lanes as the market moves through the Chinese New Year holiday [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TARIFFS ON IMPORTS FROM COUNTRIES DOING BUSINESS WITH IRAN
On February 6, 2026, the White House published an executive order that states the United States’ long-standing national emergency with respect [...]
U.S.-INDIA INTERIM TRADE AGREEMENT FRAMEWORK ANNOUNCED AS U.S. LIFTS ADDED 25% DUTY TIED TO INDIA PURCHASES OF RUSSIAN OIL
On February 6, 2026, The White House released a U.S.–India joint statement describing a framework for an “Interim Agreement” on reciprocal and [...]
CHATTOGRAM PORT STRIKE SUSPENDED FOR 48 HOURS: BACKLOG AND VESSEL DELAYS PERSIST
Port workers at Chattogram Port (formerly Chittagong Port) in Bangladesh agreed on Thursday to suspend strike activity for a 48 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 6 | 2026
February finds the freight marketing navigating uneven demand across Asia-U.S. trade lanes in the lead up to Lunar New [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH INDIA
The White House released a statement detailing an understanding between the United States and India regarding trade, tariffs, and energy [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW TARIFF TARGETING COUNTRIES THAT SUPPLY OIL TO CUBA
The White House recently issued a new Executive Order declaring a national emergency related to the Government of Cuba and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 5 | 2026
U.S. containerized import activity moved through late January without the traditional pre-Lunar New Year volume lift, even as China [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES POTENTIAL TARIFF INCREASES FOR SOUTH KOREA AND CANADA IMPORTS
WHAT NEW TARIFF ACTIONS DID THE WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCE? Recent public remarks attributed to the White House indicate that higher [...]
WINTER STORM FERN DISRUPTS U.S. FREIGHT AND TRANSPORTATION NETWORKS
Winter Storm Fern is driving widespread snow, sleet, and significant ice accumulation across the Southern Plains, Mid-South, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, [...]
PORT OF LOS ANGELES ANNOUNCES MAJOR CONTAINER TERMINAL AND LANDSIDE EXPANSION PLANS
Yesterday, the Port of Los Angeles used its 2026 State of the Port address to outline a multi-year expansion [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 4 | 2026
U.S. containerized import activity remains uneven as January draws to a close, with demand shifting across origin regions rather [...]
U.S.-TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR TRADE AND INVESTMENT AGREEMENT
A new U.S.-Taiwan trade and investment agreement outlines a framework for how future Section 232 duties on Taiwanese semiconductors may [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING SUPPORTS FIRST LARGE SCALE ZERO-EMISSION TRUCKING DEPLOYMENT IN TEXAS WITH GMA TRUCKING
Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) is supporting a first-of-its-kind GMA Trucking pilot procurement that will enable the largest known deployment [...]
SECTION 232 PROCESSED CRITICAL MINERALS INVESTIGATION INITIATES TRADE NEGOTIATIONS
Yesterday, the White House issued a proclamation directing the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative [...]
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