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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.
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 18 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 18 reflect a market holding steady across major ocean networks, with vessel activity remaining consistent while recent trade compliance updates continue to shape import processes. SECTION 232 FRAMEWORK UPDATES REFINE TARIFF APPLICATION AND ELIGIBILITY Recent updates across multiple Commerce actions refine how Section 232 [...]
CBP CAPE UPDATE: IEEPA REFUND PROCESSING DATA DEFINES FIRST-WEEK VALIDATION AND LIQUIDATION ACTIVITY IN ACE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the first operational data following the April 20, 2026, deployment of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) platform. The update confirms that entries are now progressing through validation, liquidation, and into early refund processing. It does not change the Phase 1 [...]
SECTION 232 HTSUS CORRECTIONS REFINE TARIFF TREATMENT FOR METAL PRODUCTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), has issued an unpublished notice introducing technical corrections and a clarification to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) following the Administration’s April 2, 2026 proclamation on aluminum, steel, and copper imports. These updates refine how certain [...]
SECTION 232 TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROCESS TIED TO NEW U.S. STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTION COMMITMENTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce has established a new process that allows certain steel and aluminum producers to qualify for adjusted Section 232 tariff treatment. The framework links tariff reductions to verified commitments to expand U.S. production capacity, introducing a formal application and compliance structure. WHO QUALIFIES FOR SECTION 232 [...]
CIT RULING CLARIFIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLASSIFICATION AND LIMITS POST-LIQUIDATION DUTY RECOVERY
On April 23, 2026, the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision in that clarifies how certain cables are classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and how Section 301 duties apply. The ruling addresses whether cables used with telecommunications equipment qualify for telecommunications classification [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 17 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 17 reflect a market shaped by tightening trans-Pacific capacity, elevated blank sailing activity, and active infrastructure developments affecting vessel scheduling. WHERE IS TRANS-PACIFIC OCEAN CAPACITY TIGHTENING? Trans-Pacific ocean capacity tightened across most major Asia origins driven by service adjustments tied to the new contract [...]
PANAMA CANAL UPDATES TRANSIT BOOKING SYSTEM
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) recently announced updates to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System, introducing the Enhanced Long-Term Slot Allocation program (LoTSA 2.5) and modifications to how additional booking slots are offered for Neopanamax and Panamax vessel transits. WHAT IS THE LOTSA 2.5 PROGRAM? The LoTSA 2.5 program covers transit [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 16 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market adjusting to sustained disruption in the Middle East alongside shifting capacity conditions across both ocean and air networks. Ocean carriers continue to reroute around restricted waterways, placing pressure on alternative hubs, while air cargo demand remains elevated following seasonal volume [...]
CPSC eFILING REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCE A NEW STANDARD FOR IMPORT COMPLIANCE IN 2026
The transition from voluntary participation to mandatory compliance is approaching for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission eFiling program. With a defined implementation date in July 2026, importers of regulated consumer products are now entering the final preparation window for a standardized, data-driven filing requirement that will apply across all [...]
AIR CARGO DEMAND UP 11.2% IN FEBRUARY 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% in February 2026 compared to the same period a year prior, according to industry analysts. Capacity grew 8.5% year-over-year and the cargo load factor reached 46%, up 1.1 percentage points. Every major trade corridor posted growth during the month, reflecting broad momentum across the [...]
CAPE DEPLOYMENT SET FOR APRIL 20 AS CBP INITIATES ACE-BASED IEEPA REFUND PROCESS
In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service announcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed that it will deploy the first phase of the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool on April 20, 2026, within the Automated Commercial Environment Secure Data Portal (ACE). This release establishes an electronic process [...]
DIESEL PRICES CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE DOMESTIC FREIGHT CAPACITY
Diesel prices are now influencing domestic freight behavior, with rising fuel costs contributing to tightening capacity across key lanes. WHAT ARE PROJECTED DIESEL FUEL COSTS GOING INTO THE SECOND QUARTER? Following military action in the Middle East on February 28, 2026, and the subsequent de facto closure of the [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market contending with fuel supply disruptions, mixed trans-Pacific capacity, and ongoing regulatory changes. Tightening conditions persist in inland China and select Vietnam ports while fuel surcharge governance has emerged as a pressing industry concern. Recent White House and U.S. Customs and [...]
SECTION 232 PHARMACEUTICAL TARIFFS INTRODUCE A TIERED IMPORT FRAMEWORK FOR PATENTED DRUGS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
The White House issued a new Section 232 proclamation establishing a tariff framework for patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients. The action links duty exposure to patent status, country of origin, and company participation in onshoring and pricing agreements. The structure is targeted, conditional, and designed to differentiate between patented [...]
SECTION 232 EXPANSION APPLIES FULL-VALUE TARIFFS TO ADDITIONAL STEEL, ALUMINUM, AND COPPER DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS
The White House issued a new proclamation modifying existing Section 232 tariff measures on steel, aluminum, and copper. The update expands the scope of derivative products subject to additional duties and changes how those duties are calculated. Effective April 6, 2026, Section 232 tariffs will be assessed on [...]
CAPE UPDATE DEFINES PHASE 1 PROCESSING SCOPE FOR IEEPA REFUNDS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided a more detailed view of how the CAPE platform will function in practice in its March 31, 2026 declaration filed with the Court of International Trade. The update does not change the current timing of refunds. It does clarify how Phase 1 will [...]
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.
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 18 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 18 reflect a market holding steady across major ocean networks, with vessel activity remaining [...]
CBP CAPE UPDATE: IEEPA REFUND PROCESSING DATA DEFINES FIRST-WEEK VALIDATION AND LIQUIDATION ACTIVITY IN ACE
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released the first operational data following the April 20, 2026, deployment of the Consolidated [...]
SECTION 232 HTSUS CORRECTIONS REFINE TARIFF TREATMENT FOR METAL PRODUCTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), has issued an unpublished notice introducing technical corrections and [...]
SECTION 232 TARIFF ADJUSTMENT PROCESS TIED TO NEW U.S. STEEL AND ALUMINUM PRODUCTION COMMITMENTS
The U.S. Department of Commerce has established a new process that allows certain steel and aluminum producers to qualify for [...]
CIT RULING CLARIFIES TELECOMMUNICATIONS CLASSIFICATION AND LIMITS POST-LIQUIDATION DUTY RECOVERY
On April 23, 2026, the Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision in that clarifies how certain cables are [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 17 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 17 reflect a market shaped by tightening trans-Pacific capacity, elevated blank sailing activity, and [...]
PANAMA CANAL UPDATES TRANSIT BOOKING SYSTEM
The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) recently announced updates to its Transit Reservation (Booking) System, introducing the Enhanced Long-Term Slot Allocation [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 16 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market adjusting to sustained disruption in the Middle East alongside shifting [...]
CPSC eFILING REQUIREMENTS INTRODUCE A NEW STANDARD FOR IMPORT COMPLIANCE IN 2026
The transition from voluntary participation to mandatory compliance is approaching for the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission eFiling program. With [...]
AIR CARGO DEMAND UP 11.2% IN FEBRUARY 2026
Global air cargo demand rose 11.2% in February 2026 compared to the same period a year prior, according to industry [...]
CAPE DEPLOYMENT SET FOR APRIL 20 AS CBP INITIATES ACE-BASED IEEPA REFUND PROCESS
In a Cargo Systems Messaging Service announcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed that it will deploy the first [...]
DIESEL PRICES CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE DOMESTIC FREIGHT CAPACITY
Diesel prices are now influencing domestic freight behavior, with rising fuel costs contributing to tightening capacity across key lanes. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 15 | 2026
Global freight conditions in Week 16 reflect a market contending with fuel supply disruptions, mixed trans-Pacific capacity, and ongoing [...]
SECTION 232 PHARMACEUTICAL TARIFFS INTRODUCE A TIERED IMPORT FRAMEWORK FOR PATENTED DRUGS AND ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
The White House issued a new Section 232 proclamation establishing a tariff framework for patented pharmaceuticals and associated ingredients. [...]
SECTION 232 EXPANSION APPLIES FULL-VALUE TARIFFS TO ADDITIONAL STEEL, ALUMINUM, AND COPPER DERIVATIVE PRODUCTS
The White House issued a new proclamation modifying existing Section 232 tariff measures on steel, aluminum, and copper. The [...]
CAPE UPDATE DEFINES PHASE 1 PROCESSING SCOPE FOR IEEPA REFUNDS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) provided a more detailed view of how the CAPE platform will function in practice [...]
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