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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.
GERMANY AIRPORT LABOR STRIKE CREATES AIR CARGO CHALLENGES
On Thursday, February 1st, security staff at German airports will go on strike. As a result, most passenger flights departing from Germany that day will likely be cancelled. This recent labor action comes on the heels of a German rail strike last week. AIR CARGO CHALLENGES Lufthansa has advised travelers [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 05 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 05 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some lanes experiencing increased demand and others facing capacity constraints. Ships continue facing threats from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea despite U.S. naval assistance. Recent reports show a 30% decrease in ship traffic [...]
GERMANY: RAIL STRIKE EXPECTED TO IMPACT LOCAL PORTS
WEEK-LONG RAIL STRIKE German rail workers are in the midst of a week-long nationwide strike over working conditions and pay disputes. The Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL) initiated the strike. Spanning from January 23 to January 29, 2024, the labor action involves locomotive drivers, dispatchers, and other transport sector employees. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 04 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE In this week's comprehensive freight market update, several global factors are shaping the logistics landscape. Carriers are strategically adjusting their operations in February, incorporating blank sailings to flexibly address capacity needs, with emphasis on USWC or USEC. Notably, the extended Cape of Good [...]
FMC ANNOUNCES HEARING ON RED SEA SHIPPING CONDITIONS
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has scheduled an informal public hearing on February 7, 2024, to investigate the impact of conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions on global supply chains and commercial shipping. The hearing aims to facilitate communication between stakeholders in the supply chain and [...]
MAERSK AND HAPAG-LLOYD ANNOUNCE GEMINI COOPERATION FOR 2025
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently signed a long-term agreement to form the "Gemini Cooperation." Scheduled to launch in February 2025, this new operational partnership will combine portions of each company's fleets to develop a global network with the goals of reducing transit times and lowering their carbon footprint. GEMINI COOPERATION "The [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 03 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 02 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor [...]
CALIFORNIA EXTENDS ZERO-EMISSION DRAYAGE REPORTING DEADLINE
ZERO-EMISSIONS REPORTING EXTENDED The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has granted heavy-duty truck owners and operators - including drayage vehicles - an extra month to complete their 2023 reporting for the Clean Truck Check program. The new deadline for entering information into the Clean Truck Check-Vehicle Inspection System (CTC-VIS) [...]
GROUNDING BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT IMPACTS AIR FREIGHT
BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT GROUNDED Safety concerns arising from the recent equipment malfunction during Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have led the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD). The AD, effective January 6, 2024, requires all owners and operators of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft [...]
NAVIGATING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS: PANAMA & SUEZ CANALS
The Panama Canal and the Suez Canal are important maritime passageways in the global supply chain. Strategically located to facilitate efficient trade, these canals act as connectors between major trading zones. The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, offering a faster route for vessels navigating between North and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 01 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor international [...]
SECTION 301 EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2024
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced an additional extension of 77 COVID-related exclusions. Originally set to expire in December 2023, the relief granted by these exclusions will now end in May 2024. Items excluded from Section 301 tariffs levied on imports from China include some [...]
CBP IMPLEMENTS RAIL OPS CHANGES IN EAGLE PASS, EL PASO, TEXAS
CBP IMPLEMENTS TEMPORARY OPERATIONAL CHANGES U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended international railway crossing bridges in both Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas until further notice. This latest operational move was implemented to redirect personnel to support the U.S. Border patrol due to a surge of smuggling [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor international [...]
FORCE MAJEURE: RED SEA & SUEZ CANAL UPDATE
RED SEA AND SUEZ CANAL UPDATE Six of the largest shipping companies recently announced they have rerouted or paused operations in the Red Sea shipping lanes until further notice due to several missile attacks on container vessels last week. German-owned Hapag-Lloyd and French carrier, CMA CGM have declared that the [...]
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.
GERMANY AIRPORT LABOR STRIKE CREATES AIR CARGO CHALLENGES
On Thursday, February 1st, security staff at German airports will go on strike. As a result, most passenger flights departing [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 05 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 05 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some lanes experiencing increased [...]
GERMANY: RAIL STRIKE EXPECTED TO IMPACT LOCAL PORTS
WEEK-LONG RAIL STRIKE German rail workers are in the midst of a week-long nationwide strike over working conditions and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 04 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE In this week's comprehensive freight market update, several global factors are shaping the [...]
FMC ANNOUNCES HEARING ON RED SEA SHIPPING CONDITIONS
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has scheduled an informal public hearing on February 7, 2024, to investigate the impact of [...]
MAERSK AND HAPAG-LLOYD ANNOUNCE GEMINI COOPERATION FOR 2025
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently signed a long-term agreement to form the "Gemini Cooperation." Scheduled to launch in February 2025, this [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 03 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 02 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
CALIFORNIA EXTENDS ZERO-EMISSION DRAYAGE REPORTING DEADLINE
ZERO-EMISSIONS REPORTING EXTENDED The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has granted heavy-duty truck owners and operators - including drayage [...]
GROUNDING BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT IMPACTS AIR FREIGHT
BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT GROUNDED Safety concerns arising from the recent equipment malfunction during Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 [...]
NAVIGATING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS: PANAMA & SUEZ CANALS
The Panama Canal and the Suez Canal are important maritime passageways in the global supply chain. Strategically located to facilitate [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 01 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export [...]
SECTION 301 EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2024
The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced an additional extension of 77 COVID-related exclusions. Originally set [...]
CBP IMPLEMENTS RAIL OPS CHANGES IN EAGLE PASS, EL PASO, TEXAS
CBP IMPLEMENTS TEMPORARY OPERATIONAL CHANGES U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended international railway crossing bridges in both [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export [...]
FORCE MAJEURE: RED SEA & SUEZ CANAL UPDATE
RED SEA AND SUEZ CANAL UPDATE Six of the largest shipping companies recently announced they have rerouted or paused operations [...]
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