Freight Talk Blog2024-01-23T21:04:10+00:00

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.

STATES SUE OVER SECTION 122 TARIFF IN NEW CIT CASE

A coalition of U.S. states has filed a complaint in the U.S. Court of International Trade challenging the federal government’s use of Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. § 2132) to impose a 10% tariff on most products worldwide, along with related implementation actions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). READ THE CIT [...]

March 6th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import|

CIT TO CBP, REFUND ALL IEEPA TARIFFS ON NON-FINAL ENTRIES

On March 4, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued an order addressing how U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) must handle entries that were entered subject to duties imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). READ THE CIT DECISION: ATMUS FILTRATION, INC. V. UNITED STATES [...]

March 4th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 10 | 2026

Early March finds global logistics networks adjusting to post Lunar New Year production recovery while vessel deployments and regional disruptions influence capacity allocation across several trades. Asia origin gateways are transitioning from holiday slowdowns toward normal production cycles, with execution conditions varying by port and service. Vessel repositioning tied [...]

March 4th, 2026|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

U.S. TARIFF LITIGATION UPDATE: WHITE HOUSE REQUESTS DELAY IN FEDERAL CIRCUIT MANDATE FOR IEEPA TARIFF CASE

WHAT ACTION HAS THE ADMINISTRATION REQUESTED FROM THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT? The White House has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to deny a request for immediate issuance of the court’s mandate in litigation involving tariffs previously imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). The [...]

March 3rd, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Uncategorized|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 9 | 2026

Late February finds the freight market adjusting to extended berth congestion across Asia-U.S. trade lanes alongside renewed tariff policy developments in Washington. North and South Asia origins are reporting longer vessel waiting times as networks normalize following Lunar New Year blank sailings. India-origin cargo is beginning to reflect moderate [...]

February 25th, 2026|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

SEVERE WINTER WEATHER HALTS OPERATIONS AT THE PORT OF NY/NJ

February 23, 2026 | Blizzard warnings have been in effect throughout the New York and tri-state area as the storm has dumped up to two feet (24+ inches) of snow in many locations, with snow falling at rates of up to 3 inches per hour and sustained wind gusts of [...]

February 23rd, 2026|Categories: Domestic, Freight Talk, Green News, Shipping News|

U.S. TARIFFS UPDATE: WHITE HOUSE ENDS IEEPA-BASED DUTIES AND IMPOSES TEMPORARY IMPORT SURCHARGE UNDER SECTION 122

WHY THIS CHANGED: SUPREME COURT LIMITS IEEPA AS A TARIFF AUTHORITY A U.S. Supreme Court decision issued February 20, 2026 held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. In the same timeframe, the White House issued a set of tariff-related actions that (1) wind [...]

February 22nd, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Uncategorized|

U.S.–INDONESIA TRADE AGREEMENT ESTABLISHES APPAREL TRQ, MAINTAINS 19% RECIPROCAL TARIFF

The United States and Indonesia have finalized a bilateral trade agreement that maintains the existing 19% reciprocal tariff on Indonesian goods while creating a new tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for certain Indonesian textile and apparel products. Under the agreement, qualifying textile and apparel goods from Indonesia will be permitted to enter [...]

February 20th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

SUPREME COURT RULE IEEPA DOES NOT AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT TO IMPOSE TARIFFS

On February 20, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not grant the president authority to impose tariffs. In a 6–3 decision, the Court concluded that while IEEPA permits the president to “regulate … importation” in response to an unusual or extraordinary threat, [...]

February 20th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import|

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 [...]

February 13th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

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 [...]

February 10th, 2026|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

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 [...]

February 9th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

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 [...]

February 9th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

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 [...]

February 5th, 2026|Categories: Freight Talk, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

EXPLORE OUR BLOG

recent posts

the knowledge center

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 [...]

February 13th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

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 [...]

February 9th, 2026|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

EXPLORE OUR BLOG

recent posts

the knowledge center

get latest posts to your email

    I am writing to thank you for your exceptional service in helping us fix our problem and ensure we received our shipment ASAP. Your help in this matter really made a difference. Your professionalism created a great impression on us and that Green Worldwide Shipping is a company with focus on customer service. That is very hard to find nowadays. Our heartfelt thanks again. consumer goods client I just wanted let you know how wonderful it has been working with your staff during our transition from our previous carrier over to Green Worldwide.

    The communication, service, and response time to any question, quote, issues have been great. Please let all of your staff both in the UK and China know how much I appreciate the great job they have been doing for us. Looking forward to wonderful business relationship and getting you even more international shipments.
    hydraulics & industrial machinery parts client
    I wanted to share my gratitude and appreciation for the great job your export team did with respect to moving a container from Haiti to Puerto Rico. This long, drawn-out process has been handles with extreme professionalism and extraordinary customer care. Without the team's persistence and attention to detail, this transfer from port-to-port would not have happened. textiles & home decor industry client The Green team is responsive, dedicated, professional, and friendly. They have exceeded our expectations for service and commitment. As we've grown to a much larger global presence in the last few years, so have they! textiles & home decor industry client For more than a decade, our company has worked with Green Worldwide as our exclusive broker for international freight and Customs service. Their team of experienced professionals is always willing to go above and beyond to meet our everyday needs and unexpected challenges. Over the years, we have found Green to be very competitive on all the services they provide but most importantly, very capable of meeting our requirements and always doing it with a friendly and confident staff. I know we will continue to use Green Worldwide for decades to come. sporting goods industry client The staff we work with at Green Worldwide Shipping consistently goes above and beyond our expectations to ensure we are happy and orders fulfilled on time. They are rockstars. We appreciate all they do and look forward to a long relationship. furniture industry client The staff we work with at Green Worldwide Shipping consistently goes above and beyond our expectations to ensure we are happy and orders fulfilled on time. They are rockstars. We appreciate all they do and look forward to a long relationship. furniture industry client
    Go to Top