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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 SAUDI ARABIA EXPAND BILATERAL COOPERATION ACROSS NUCLEAR ENERGY CRITICAL MINERALS DEFENSE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have finalized a series of agreements that expand bilateral cooperation across civil nuclear energy, critical minerals, defense, advanced technology, and investment. The agreements formalize a long-term strategic partnership built on industrial collaboration, security alignment, and supply network development. These engagements [...]

November 20th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 47 | 2025

Week 47 brings active shifts in U.S. trade policy, a softening in Transpacific volume, and continued pressure across key Asia air cargo markets. At the same time, Asia origin capacity remains generally stable, while strong e-commerce activity and fourth-quarter demand continue to influence regional air cargo conditions. HOW ARE [...]

November 19th, 2025|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

UNITED STATES, SWITZERLAND, AND LIECHTENSTEIN ESTABLISH FRAMEWORK FOR A RECIPROCAL TRADE AGREEMENT

The United States, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein have introduced a trilateral Framework to guide negotiations toward an Agreement on Fair, Balanced, and Reciprocal Trade. The Framework outlines shared objectives to expand market access, enhance investment pathways, improve regulatory transparency, and strengthen supply network resilience across all three markets. It represents [...]

November 18th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

U.S. MODIFIES SCOPE OF RECIPROCAL TARIFFS FOR SOME AGRICULTURAL IMPORTS

The White House has announced updated measures refining U.S. trade policy for agricultural imports. In an Executive Order issued on November 14, 2025, the Administration revised the scope of the reciprocal tariffs established on April 2, 2025, by removing designated agricultural products from the tariff schedule. The action reflects [...]

November 17th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

UNITED STATES EXPANDS RECIPROCAL TRADE ENGAGEMENT ACROSS LATIN AMERICA

On November 13, 2025, the United States announced new reciprocal trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and El Salvador. Each joint statement outlines updated tariff commitments, reduced non-tariff barriers, and closer cooperation on intellectual property, labor protections, environmental enforcement, and digital trade. While the frameworks differ by country, together [...]

November 14th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 46 | 2025

Trade activity remains steady as carriers fine-tune deployments across Asia. Transpacific ocean volumes have eased into the seasonal slowdown, while air cargo from Southeast Asia continues to climb ahead of year-end. U.S. Customs compliance remains a critical focus for importers working to manage tariff exposure under the latest trade [...]

November 11th, 2025|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE RAISES $20,000 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

HOW DID GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING MAKE AN IMPACT FOR ST. JUDE THIS YEAR?  Green Worldwide Shipping is proud to announce a $20,000 donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital through participation in this year’s nationwide St. Jude Walk. The event brings together individuals and teams across the country each [...]

November 10th, 2025|Categories: Freight Talk|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNOUNCES Q3 2025 TREES DONATION IMPACT

Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) donated 22,087 trees in the third quarter of 2025 through its Green Trees program with Trees for the Future (TREES). Since the partnership began in 2019, Green has helped plant 701,952 trees worldwide. Each tree reflects more than a donation. It represents shared knowledge and [...]

November 7th, 2025|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, Sustainability|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 45 | 2025

The global freight environment continues to balance trade progress with ongoing capacity management. U.S. policy developments in Asia are reinforcing supply stability, while carriers in key markets are adjusting deployments to match persistent fourth-quarter demand. UNITED STATES AND CHINA REACH TRADE AGREEMENT The United States has announced coordinated actions [...]

November 5th, 2025|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

UNITED STATES MODIFIES RECIPROCAL TARIFFS UNDER NEW U.S.–CHINA TRADE ARRANGEMENT

The United States (U.S.) has announced coordinated actions to modify its reciprocal tariff structure with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and to adjust duties related to the synthetic opioid supply chain. These changes fulfill commitments made under the Kuala Lumpur Joint Arrangement following bilateral meetings in the Republic of [...]

November 5th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

CBP INCREASES SCRUTINY OF MIDDLEMAN DOCUMENTATION IN FIRST SALE CLAIMS

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) continues to refine how it examines multi-tier import transactions, with a stronger focus on documentation supporting first sale for export valuation. Importers using first sale to determine declared value should expect closer review of intermediary paperwork and transaction structures. According to trade compliance professionals, [...]

November 3rd, 2025|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

UNITED STATES AND CHINA FORMALIZE TRADE DEAL WHILE NEGOTIATIONS ADVANCE

WHAT DOES THE NEW U.S.–CHINA TRADE AGREEMENT COVER? The United States and China have formalized a comprehensive trade and economic agreement following meetings in the Republic of Korea. The accord establishes reciprocal measures on tariffs, export controls, industrial policy, and agricultural trade designed to restore balance and promote transparency. Both [...]

November 3rd, 2025|Categories: Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

U.S. AND KOREA ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL TO EXPAND SCIENCE, INNOVATION, AND MANUFACTURING PARTNERSHIP

The United States and the Republic of Korea have entered a new stage of cooperation focused on technology, research, and advanced manufacturing. Their Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD), signed in Seoul on October 29, 2025, builds on a series of existing science and industry partnerships. The agreement was accompanied by several [...]

October 31st, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

U.S. AND JAPAN SIGN STRATEGIC FRAMEWORKS TO STRENGTHEN TECHNOLOGY, ENERGY, AND CRITICAL MINERALS COOPERATION

The United States and Japan have formalized a new series of economic and technology agreements in Tokyo, advancing collaboration on critical minerals, advanced energy, and science and innovation. Signed between October 27 and 28, 2025, the initiatives include the U.S.–Japan Framework for Securing the Supply of Critical Minerals and Rare [...]

October 31st, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES U.S.–CHINA TRADE PROGRESS AND 10 PERCENT TARIFF CUT

NOTICE: Official updates published November 2, 2025. Please read this article for full details: https://www.greenworldwide.com/united-states-and-china-formalize-trade-deal-while-negotiations-advance/ In an early morning social media post, the White House announced that the United States and China reached an understanding on agriculture, energy, and critical materials following discussions in Korea. According to the October 30, [...]

October 30th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 44 | 2025

UNITED STATES EXPANDS TRADE FRAMEWORKS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The United States signed a new set of reciprocal trade frameworks with Viet Nam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. Each pact opens broader access for U.S. goods, simplifies regulations, and builds cooperation in labor, environmental, and digital-trade policy. The agreements also include [...]

October 29th, 2025|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

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U.S. AND SAUDI ARABIA EXPAND BILATERAL COOPERATION ACROSS NUCLEAR ENERGY CRITICAL MINERALS DEFENSE AND ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have finalized a series of agreements that expand bilateral cooperation [...]

November 20th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES U.S.–CHINA TRADE PROGRESS AND 10 PERCENT TARIFF CUT

NOTICE: Official updates published November 2, 2025. Please read this article for full details: https://www.greenworldwide.com/united-states-and-china-formalize-trade-deal-while-negotiations-advance/ In an early morning social [...]

October 30th, 2025|Categories: Customs, Domestic Transport, Freight Talk, Import|

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