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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.
Rate Increases and Congestion at West Coast Ports Triggers FMC Warning to Carriers and Vessel-Sharing Alliances
Strong Trans-Pacific trade volumes leading into the Chinese Golden Week Holiday (beginning October 1st), is causing extreme congestion in Southern California and Pacific Northwest ports as spot market rates climb to new year-over-year highs; some carrier notices have advised vessel delays of up to a week before even having the [...]
FAQ: What Does A Licensed Customs Broker Do?
There are approximately 14,000 active Licensed Customs Brokers in the United States - but what exactly, do they actually do? Licensed Customs Brokers (LCB), also known as Licensed Customhouse Brokers (LCHB), are individuals, corporations, partnerships, or associations authorized by the U.S. Federal government to [...]
USTR Lifts 10% Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum from Canada
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will lift Section 232 tariffs on Canadian imports of non-alloyed unwrought aluminum retroactively through September 1, 2020. Back on August 6th, the White House issued a proclamation imposing a 10 percent tariff on most Canadian aluminum imports citing harm to domestic industry. [...]
Complaint Filed with the Court of International Trade Challenges Validity of Section 301 Tariffs and Demands Refunds
In a complaint filed with the Court of International Trade (CIT) on September 10, 2020, two importers of vinyl tile have challenged the authority the United States Trade Representative (USTR) had to implement Section 301 tariffs on specific lists of targeted imports from China. The complaint is the first formal [...]
FAQ: A Lot of Items I Purchase Are Made in China. Are Any of These Excluded from the Section 301 Tariffs?
In early 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), at the direction of the President, began rolling out several rounds of Section 301 tariffs targeting products manufactured in China. These additional tariffs were published in four lists and range from 7.5% to 25%. Importers, [...]
CBP Proposes to End Section 301 Exemption for $800 De Minimis Goods as Many List 4 Exclusions Expire in September
In the beginning of the month, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Excepting Merchandise Subject to Section 301 Duties from the Customs De Minimis Exemption. Shippers may avoid paying duties when shipping to particular country if the value of [...]
FAQ: What Is the Difference Between an HTS Classification Number and a Schedule B Number?
Although they have a lot of similarities and come from the same roots, the HTS codes and the Schedule B codes are not the same. These terms can be easily used incorrectly and it’s important to understand the difference as an importer and an [...]
FAQ: What Is Purchase Order Management? What Is Green Engineered Management?
What is Order Management? Order Management (OM), also known as Purchase Order Management (POM), is a solution or process a business uses to keep track of their purchase orders, inventory, and fulfillment throughout the lifecycle of their product. Order management data is incredibly powerful [...]
FAQ: How Can I Calculate the Carbon Impact of my Supply Chain?
Calculating the impact of supply chain carbon emissions has become a popular topic for industry leaders to bring to the board room, but has the perceived complexity of meeting international compliance standards, such as EN 16258 and GHG Protocol, stalled businesses desperately looking for [...]
Texas Ports Prepare for Hurricane Laura, Delays Expected
Port of Houston officials released tentative shutdown plans in preparation for Hurricane Laura that is expected to reach the shores of Texas and Louisiana this Wednesday evening as a Category 3 storm. Barbours Cut and Bayport Container Terminals: Cease all terminal Ops Tuesday evening. Gates will close at normal hours. [...]
FAQ: What is the Green Way?
The Green Way is how we use our culture, upstream processes and innovative technologies to deliver an exceptional shipping experience for every customer, every shipment, every time. The path for creating this experience at Green Worldwide Shipping is a continuous feedback loop that allows us [...]
USTR Updates Tariffs on $7.5 Billion WTO-Awarded Trade Action
On August 12, 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) decided to issue modifications to the list of products subject to the $7.5 billion WTO-awarded trade action for large civil aircraft against European Union, France, Germany, Spain, and the United Kingdom. While the adjustments to the countermeasures [...]
FAQ: What Can I Do in a Foreign Trade Zone?
Companies use Foreign Trade Zones in order to reduce or eliminate duty impact on internationally sourced goods or components and take advantage of specific Zone benefits these trade areas provide. Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) are secure areas within the United States that are considered [...]
Section 301 New Product Exclusions, Extensions and Expirations for Lists 3 and 4
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a new set of product exclusions on List 4 Section 301 goods from China such as thermal printers, dust barrier kits and parts, locking zip ties, decorative glassware, image scanners, sling shots, swing sets and trap shooting launchers. The new exclusions [...]
Port of Virginia Closures and More As Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall
A hurricane warning has been issued impacting port operation in Virginia as Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the East Coast of the United States. The category one storm is expected to make its way up the coast to North Carolina and southeastern Virginia, potentially causing some flooding, according to the [...]
Green Welcomes Carla Zabel to Charlotte
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leading U.S.-based provider of global supply chain logistics and freight forwarding, welcomes Carla Zabel, as the new Branch Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina. Zabel joins Green with over 25 years of experience in international transportation as a commercially focused growth leader. With a strong operational background [...]
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.
Rate Increases and Congestion at West Coast Ports Triggers FMC Warning to Carriers and Vessel-Sharing Alliances
Strong Trans-Pacific trade volumes leading into the Chinese Golden Week Holiday (beginning October 1st), is causing extreme congestion in Southern [...]
FAQ: What Does A Licensed Customs Broker Do?
There are approximately 14,000 active Licensed Customs Brokers in the United States - but [...]
USTR Lifts 10% Section 232 Tariffs on Aluminum from Canada
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced it will lift Section 232 tariffs on Canadian imports of non-alloyed unwrought aluminum [...]
Complaint Filed with the Court of International Trade Challenges Validity of Section 301 Tariffs and Demands Refunds
In a complaint filed with the Court of International Trade (CIT) on September 10, 2020, two importers of vinyl tile [...]
FAQ: A Lot of Items I Purchase Are Made in China. Are Any of These Excluded from the Section 301 Tariffs?
In early 2018, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), at the direction of the [...]
CBP Proposes to End Section 301 Exemption for $800 De Minimis Goods as Many List 4 Exclusions Expire in September
In the beginning of the month, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) submitted a proposal to the Office of Management [...]
FAQ: What Is the Difference Between an HTS Classification Number and a Schedule B Number?
Although they have a lot of similarities and come from the same roots, the [...]
FAQ: What Is Purchase Order Management? What Is Green Engineered Management?
What is Order Management? Order Management (OM), also known as Purchase Order Management (POM), [...]
FAQ: How Can I Calculate the Carbon Impact of my Supply Chain?
Calculating the impact of supply chain carbon emissions has become a popular topic for [...]
Texas Ports Prepare for Hurricane Laura, Delays Expected
Port of Houston officials released tentative shutdown plans in preparation for Hurricane Laura that is expected to reach the shores [...]
FAQ: What is the Green Way?
The Green Way is how we use our culture, upstream processes and innovative technologies to [...]
USTR Updates Tariffs on $7.5 Billion WTO-Awarded Trade Action
On August 12, 2020, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) decided to issue modifications to the list [...]
FAQ: What Can I Do in a Foreign Trade Zone?
Companies use Foreign Trade Zones in order to reduce or eliminate duty impact on [...]
Section 301 New Product Exclusions, Extensions and Expirations for Lists 3 and 4
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released a new set of product exclusions on List 4 Section 301 [...]
Port of Virginia Closures and More As Hurricane Isaias Makes Landfall
A hurricane warning has been issued impacting port operation in Virginia as Hurricane Isaias moves closer to the East Coast [...]
Green Welcomes Carla Zabel to Charlotte
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leading U.S.-based provider of global supply chain logistics and freight forwarding, welcomes Carla Zabel, as the [...]
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