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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.
WHITE HOUSE LAUNCHES SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION INTO COPPER IMPORTS
The White House recently initiated a Section 232 investigation into copper imports, citing national security concerns on U.S. reliance of foreign-mined, smelted, and refined copper. The executive order directs the Commerce Department to determine if this dependence is harming domestic copper production and negatively impacting industries necessary to national defense, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 09 | 2025
FREIGHT VOLUMES REMAIN BELOW PRE-HOLIDAY LEVELS Market activity remains subdued, though a slight improvement over the previous week has pushed volumes to approximately 40% of pre-Lunar New Year levels. However, weak demand and the impact of new tariff policies continue to restrict a full recovery. With limited signs of [...]
ROTTERDAM DOCKWORKER STRIKE IMPACTS CARGO OPERATIONS AMID GROWING EUROPEAN PORT CONGESTION
LABOR ACTION IMPACTS ROTTERDAM PORT OPERATIONS A labor strike at Rotterdam's Delta II terminal is intensifying, with Dutch union FNV Havens calling for dockworkers in other European ports to refuse handling vessels diverted from the terminal. This action raises concerns about potential cross-border “solidarity strikes,” which could disrupt regional trade. [...]
U.S. REINSTATES AND EXPANDS STEEL AND ALUMINUM SECTION 232 TARIFFS
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two proclamations—Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States and Adjusting Imports of Aluminum Into the United States—reinstating 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. The move eliminates prior exemptions and alternative agreements, significantly impacting global trade. WHY THE U.S. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 08 | 2025
SLOW FREIGHT RECOVERY CONTINUES With Week 08 underway, global freight volumes remain sluggish, as demand struggles to recover following Lunar New Year closures and new tariff policies. Market activity is currently at 30-40% of pre-holiday levels, with a gradual rebound expected after mid-March as manufacturing operations ramp up. GEMINI [...]
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION TO FOCUS ON SHIPPING DECARBONIZATION IN 2025
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION At a recent press conference, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced its focus for advancing decarbonization efforts within the global maritime shipping industry in 2025. IMO Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez reaffirmed the agency's ongoing commitment to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions [...]
BIS PAUSES NEW EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS
BIS PUTS NEW EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS ON "HOLD WITHOUT ACTION" The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has paused reviews of new export license applications submitted after February 5, 2025. No formal announcement has been published from the agency, nor have the actions been announced on the White House website. [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES FAIR AND RECIPROCAL PLAN FOR GLOBAL TRADE
On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the Fair and Reciprocal Plan, a new trade and tariff strategy aimed at addressing imbalances in international trade. This announcement follows the administration’s decision earlier in the week to impose 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. According to President Trump, [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNOUNCES Q4 2024 TREES DONATION IMPACT
Q4 DONATIONS IN 2024 SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE FARMING At Green Worldwide Shipping, we believe that sustainability is more than a corporate value—it’s an active commitment. Through our partnership with Trees for the Future (TREES), we continue to support reforestation, regenerative agriculture, and sustainable development in communities worldwide. Through the Green [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 07 | 2025
FREIGHT MARKET OUTLOOK: VOLUME REBOUND DELAYED UNTIL MID-MARCH With Week 07 underway, the freight market remains in flux, experiencing soft demand following the Lunar New Year holiday. Uncertainty with U.S. trade actions is creating shifts in seasonal bookings, while new carrier alliances are restructuring capacity across various trade lanes. [...]
WHITE HOUSE REINSTATES 25% TARIFF ON STEEL IMPORTS, NO EXEMPTIONS OR ALTERNATIVE AGREEMENTS
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation adjusting imports of steel into the United States. WHITE HOUSE REINSTATES 25% TARIFF ON STEEL IMPORTS, NO EXEMPTIONS OR ALTERNATIVE AGREEMENTS This action reinstates a 25% tariff on steel imports, removing previous exemptions and alternative agreements with countries such [...]
U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER REINSTATES DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION FOR GOODS IMPACTED BY THE U.S. TARIFF ON CHINA
U.S. TARIFF ON CHINA AMENDED BY NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER The latest U.S. Presidential Executive Order, signed on February 5, 2025, reinstates de minimis duty-free treatment for certain Chinese-origin goods impacted by the February 1, 2025, Executive Order on the Synthetic Opioid Supply Chain in the People’s Republic of China. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | SPECIAL EDITION U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA, MEXICO, CANADA | WEEK 06 | 2025
SPECIAL EDITION U.S. TARIFFS ON KEY TRADE PARTNERS: CHINA, CANADA, & MEXICO Week 06 finds the freight market responding to a shifting global trade landscape as the U.S. rolls out new tariffs on key trade partners. The first tariffs targeting Chinese-origin goods, took effect on February 4, 2025, at [...]
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF NEW U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA, MEXICO, CANADA – IS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN AT RISK?
NEW U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, CHINA, MEXICO: OVERVIEW The global supply network is rapidly adjusting to new U.S. tariffs on Chinese-origin goods, effective February 4, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. ET. While tariffs on Canada and Mexico remain on hold until March 5, 2025, businesses relying on China for raw [...]
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, CHINA, AND MEXICO: IMPACT ON IMPORTERS
U.S. TARIFFS ON TRADE PARTNERS TAKE EFFECT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the White House announced a series of tariff measures effective Tuesday, February 4, 2025. These tariffs were enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act, Section 604 [...]
TRADE ALERT: CONFIRMED U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA SET TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 The U.S. is set to implement significant new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, marking a major shift in trade policy that could have widespread economic implications. Beginning February 1, a 25% tariff [...]
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.
WHITE HOUSE LAUNCHES SECTION 232 INVESTIGATION INTO COPPER IMPORTS
The White House recently initiated a Section 232 investigation into copper imports, citing national security concerns on U.S. reliance of [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 09 | 2025
FREIGHT VOLUMES REMAIN BELOW PRE-HOLIDAY LEVELS Market activity remains subdued, though a slight improvement over the previous week has [...]
ROTTERDAM DOCKWORKER STRIKE IMPACTS CARGO OPERATIONS AMID GROWING EUROPEAN PORT CONGESTION
LABOR ACTION IMPACTS ROTTERDAM PORT OPERATIONS A labor strike at Rotterdam's Delta II terminal is intensifying, with Dutch union FNV [...]
U.S. REINSTATES AND EXPANDS STEEL AND ALUMINUM SECTION 232 TARIFFS
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed two proclamations—Adjusting Imports of Steel Into the United States and Adjusting [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 08 | 2025
SLOW FREIGHT RECOVERY CONTINUES With Week 08 underway, global freight volumes remain sluggish, as demand struggles to recover following [...]
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION TO FOCUS ON SHIPPING DECARBONIZATION IN 2025
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO GHG EMISSIONS REDUCTION At a recent press conference, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) [...]
BIS PAUSES NEW EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS
BIS PUTS NEW EXPORT LICENSE APPLICATIONS ON "HOLD WITHOUT ACTION" The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has paused reviews [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES FAIR AND RECIPROCAL PLAN FOR GLOBAL TRADE
On February 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced the Fair and Reciprocal Plan, a new trade and tariff strategy [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNOUNCES Q4 2024 TREES DONATION IMPACT
Q4 DONATIONS IN 2024 SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE FARMING At Green Worldwide Shipping, we believe that sustainability is more than a [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 07 | 2025
FREIGHT MARKET OUTLOOK: VOLUME REBOUND DELAYED UNTIL MID-MARCH With Week 07 underway, the freight market remains in flux, experiencing [...]
WHITE HOUSE REINSTATES 25% TARIFF ON STEEL IMPORTS, NO EXEMPTIONS OR ALTERNATIVE AGREEMENTS
On February 10, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation adjusting imports of steel into the United States. WHITE [...]
U.S. EXECUTIVE ORDER REINSTATES DE MINIMIS EXEMPTION FOR GOODS IMPACTED BY THE U.S. TARIFF ON CHINA
U.S. TARIFF ON CHINA AMENDED BY NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER The latest U.S. Presidential Executive Order, signed on February 5, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | SPECIAL EDITION U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA, MEXICO, CANADA | WEEK 06 | 2025
SPECIAL EDITION U.S. TARIFFS ON KEY TRADE PARTNERS: CHINA, CANADA, & MEXICO Week 06 finds the freight market responding [...]
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF NEW U.S. TARIFFS ON CHINA, MEXICO, CANADA – IS YOUR SUPPLY CHAIN AT RISK?
NEW U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, CHINA, MEXICO: OVERVIEW The global supply network is rapidly adjusting to new U.S. tariffs [...]
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, CHINA, AND MEXICO: IMPACT ON IMPORTERS
U.S. TARIFFS ON TRADE PARTNERS TAKE EFFECT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the White [...]
TRADE ALERT: CONFIRMED U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA SET TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 The U.S. is set to [...]
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