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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. IMPACT OF MEXICO TEXTILE TARIFF INCREASE
On December 20, 2024, Mexico terminated a program that previously allowed U.S. apparel and textile importers to avoid paying duties by utilizing Mexican warehouses as fulfillment hubs through the Manufacturing, Maquila, and Export Services Industry (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación) “IMMEX” program. The Mexican government’s decree, announced [...]
ASIA AIR CARGO: GROWTH AND CAPACITY STRAIN
Air cargo volumes from Asia are on the rise, driven by strong demand and shifting trade patterns. However, as the market continues to grow, securing space on major trade routes is becoming increasingly difficult due to ongoing capacity constraints. SHIFT IN AIR CARGO CONTRACTS Over the past year, capacity issues [...]
PANAMA CANAL FEE INCREASES: IMPACT ON U.S. EAST COAST & GULF SHIPPING ROUTES
REVISED PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM AND TARIFFS Starting January 1, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will implement significant changes to its Transit Reservation System. These adjustments, which include revised tariffs, aim to streamline operations and better address the growing demands of global trade. "These changes will provide [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 2024
As the U.S. freight market enters Week 51 of 2024, new Panama Canal tariffs and the potential International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike loom large. These challenges, combined with tightening capacity, are beginning to impact shipping operations, particularly along the U.S. East Coast and West Coast. PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT SURCHARGE [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE RAISES $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS THRILLED TO SHARE WE RAISED $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN 2024! This year, all 16 of our offices came together to support the cause, with 141 employees—and their families—participating in the Walk/Run events across the country. Employees engaged in various fundraising efforts [...]
KEY CHANGES TO U.S. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES
CHANGES TO ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has finalized a rule that revises several aspects of its antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) procedures, with a focus on non-market economy (NME) policy. This update primarily impacts AD cases. It allows third-country entities, owned [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 50 | 2024
Container shipping demand stays strong in Week 50 as we head into late December and January, especially on the PSW and PNW routes. There are three main reasons behind this: volumes are shifting away from USEC routes, seasonal surges ahead of Chinese New Year, and front-loading activity due to [...]
CHINA RESTRICTS KEY MINERAL EXPORTS AMID RISING US-CHINA TECH TENSIONS
China has announced a ban on the export of three critical rare minerals—gallium, germanium, and antimony—to the United States, citing national security concerns. These materials play an essential role in various high-tech industries, including semiconductors, fiber optics, solar energy, and defense technologies. The decision marks the latest development in an [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 49 | 2024
The Week 49 freight market continues to navigate a challenging climate. Equipment shortages continue to pose challenges for U.S. ports, particularly on the West Coast. Canadian ports also remain congested as teams work through backlogs caused by the extended labor strike. Meanwhile, U.S. analysts project that the incoming administration's [...]
RISING EU SHIPPING COSTS: 2025 ETS EXPANSION AND FUEL REGULATIONS WILL IMPACT SHIPPERS
The European Union’s (EU) efforts to reduce transport carbon emissions are entering a new phase in 2025. An upcoming expansion of the Emissions Trading System (ETS) launches in 2025, and carriers are reporting that shippers will face hefty increases in their ETS surcharges. These increases come at a time [...]
JANUARY TRADE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND 2025 CABINET PICKS
The incoming U.S. administration is placing a significant emphasis on foreign trade policy. Recent announcements regarding tariff plans and cabinet selections signal a focused approach to international trade as the new administration prepares for its term. Businesses and stakeholders across the global supply chain are closely monitoring these developments. JANUARY [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 48 | 2024
The Week 48 freight market continues to be influenced by labor challenges and congestion in North America. Dwell times at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have improved, reducing delays and easing rail transport to inland U.S. destinations. The shift in U.S. trade policy under the incoming [...]
CROSS-BORDER LOGISTICS: NAVIGATING GROWTH IN US-MEXICO TRADE
In 2023, Mexico emerged as the United States’ largest trading partner, surpassing China for the first time. Trade between the two nations surged to nearly $800 billion, signaling a dramatic shift in global supply chain dynamics. This realignment is largely attributed to several recent disruptors, including U.S.-China trade tensions, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 47 | 2024
The Week 47 freight market finds labor challenges and congestion continuing to dominate North American shipping. Following the near two-week shutdown at Canadian ports, operations have resumed, but a significant backlog of containers and vessels remains. Clearing this congestion is expected to take several weeks, with some vessels still [...]
SURGE IN DE MINIMIS SHIPMENTS BRINGS RISK: ILLICIT AND UNSAFE GOODS
De minimis shipments, valued at $800 or less, have surged in recent years, largely due to the rapid expansion of e-commerce. These shipments now account for 92% of U.S. imports, with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) processing approximately 4 million daily—up from 2.8 million the previous year. While this [...]
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION – FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND TARIFF OUTLOOK
As the new administration takes office, one of the most closely watched areas of economic policy is the potential shift in trade strategies—particularly when it comes to tariffs and free trade agreements. With the global economy still navigating the after-effects of the pandemic, supply chain challenges, and evolving geopolitical [...]
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. IMPACT OF MEXICO TEXTILE TARIFF INCREASE
On December 20, 2024, Mexico terminated a program that previously allowed U.S. apparel and textile importers to avoid paying duties [...]
ASIA AIR CARGO: GROWTH AND CAPACITY STRAIN
Air cargo volumes from Asia are on the rise, driven by strong demand and shifting trade patterns. However, as the [...]
PANAMA CANAL FEE INCREASES: IMPACT ON U.S. EAST COAST & GULF SHIPPING ROUTES
REVISED PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM AND TARIFFS Starting January 1, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will implement [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 2024
As the U.S. freight market enters Week 51 of 2024, new Panama Canal tariffs and the potential International Longshoremen's [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE RAISES $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS THRILLED TO SHARE WE RAISED $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN 2024! This [...]
KEY CHANGES TO U.S. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES
CHANGES TO ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has finalized a rule that revises [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 50 | 2024
Container shipping demand stays strong in Week 50 as we head into late December and January, especially on the [...]
CHINA RESTRICTS KEY MINERAL EXPORTS AMID RISING US-CHINA TECH TENSIONS
China has announced a ban on the export of three critical rare minerals—gallium, germanium, and antimony—to the United States, citing [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 49 | 2024
The Week 49 freight market continues to navigate a challenging climate. Equipment shortages continue to pose challenges for U.S. [...]
RISING EU SHIPPING COSTS: 2025 ETS EXPANSION AND FUEL REGULATIONS WILL IMPACT SHIPPERS
The European Union’s (EU) efforts to reduce transport carbon emissions are entering a new phase in 2025. An upcoming [...]
JANUARY TRADE POLICY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND 2025 CABINET PICKS
The incoming U.S. administration is placing a significant emphasis on foreign trade policy. Recent announcements regarding tariff plans and cabinet [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 48 | 2024
The Week 48 freight market continues to be influenced by labor challenges and congestion in North America. Dwell times [...]
CROSS-BORDER LOGISTICS: NAVIGATING GROWTH IN US-MEXICO TRADE
In 2023, Mexico emerged as the United States’ largest trading partner, surpassing China for the first time. Trade between [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 47 | 2024
The Week 47 freight market finds labor challenges and congestion continuing to dominate North American shipping. Following the near [...]
SURGE IN DE MINIMIS SHIPMENTS BRINGS RISK: ILLICIT AND UNSAFE GOODS
De minimis shipments, valued at $800 or less, have surged in recent years, largely due to the rapid expansion of [...]
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION – FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND TARIFF OUTLOOK
As the new administration takes office, one of the most closely watched areas of economic policy is the potential [...]
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