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FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 34 | 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 [...]

August 22nd, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

CBP SEIZES $227M IN FORCED LABOR, COUNTERFEIT GOODS

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency implements U.S. government initiatives aimed at eliminating goods linked to forced labor and in violation of intellectual property rights. In July, the agency identified $272 million worth of shipments held for further investigation due to suspicions these were either counterfeit products or [...]

August 22nd, 2023|Categories: Customs, Customs & Compliance, Freight Talk, Import, Shipping News|

HURRICANE HILARY: SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT

MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 2023 STATUS UPDATES Port of Los Angeles is operating commercial facilities (terminals, rail, lifts) under Heavy Weather Protocols. No major infrastructure damages reported at the ports or rail and all costal warning were cancelled. Post-Tropical Cyclone Hilary is still moving through the southwestern United States where flash [...]

August 18th, 2023|Categories: Domestic, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Shipping News, Warehousing|

PANAMA CANAL: WATER SHORTAGES DISRUPT MARITIME TRADE

PANAMA CANAL CLIMACTIC EMERGENCY Approximately 14,000 ships, accounting for 6% of global maritime trade, pass through the Panama Canal annually. This year, the numbers are expected to drop due to the unseasonably long drought impacting Panama. Watershed levels for the region are the lowest they have been since 1950. [...]

August 17th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 33 | 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 [...]

August 16th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 32 | 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 [...]

August 10th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

FDA ISSUES DRAFT GUIDANCE FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND FACILITIES

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance for the cosmetics industry outlining the new upcoming process that will require cosmetic product facilities and products to be registered with the agency by December 29, 2023. BACKGROUND INFORMATION On December 29, 2022, the President signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, [...]

August 9th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING OPENS MILWAUKEE BRANCH: WELCOMES TONYA WINDSCHANZ

Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leading provider of international freight forwarding and supply chain logistics, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch office in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Known for its machinery, industrial and electrical equipment manufacturing, metal goods, healthcare, biotech, and food ingredient production, the Milwaukee region is a [...]

August 4th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, Updates|

US TASK FORCE: MORE RESOURCES NEEDED FOR UFLPA ENFORCEMENT

INAUGURAL UYGHUR FORCED LABOR PREVENTION ACT STRATEGY REPORT The Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force (FLETF) issued its initial update on the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) strategy, emphasizing the need for increased funding and resources for effective enforcement. The update, released on August 1 and mandated annually, highlights [...]

August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Customs, Customs & Compliance, Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

EU: 2024 MARITIME EMISSIONS REPORTING AND FEES

EUROPEAN UNION: SHIPPING INDUSTRY The shipping industry is crucial for the EU economy due to its energy efficiency, but it's also a major and increasing source of greenhouse gas emissions. In 2018, global maritime shipping emitted 1,076 million tonnes of CO2, accounting for about 2.9% of emissions. Projections suggest [...]

August 3rd, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 31 | 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 [...]

August 1st, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED: BCMEA, ILWU CANADA

ILWU CANADA, BCMEA REACH ACCORD In a joint statement released on Sunday, July 30, 2023, the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the British Columbia Maritime Employer's Association (BCMEA) announced that a tentative contract agreement was reached between both parties. Leadership of both organizations are recommending their members [...]

July 31st, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

ISSB LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE GUIDELINES

In June, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its inaugural set of sustainability disclosure guidelines for corporations. The guidelines, known as IFRS S1 and S2, aim to help companies assess and mitigate their negative environmental impacts in a systematic manner. ISSB’s goal is to establish a global foundation [...]

July 28th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Industry Spotlight, Sustainability|

STRIKE AVERTED: UPS, TEAMSTERS REACH AGREEMENT

UPS AND TEAMSTERS REACH AGREEMENT UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Teamsters) reached a tentative agreement for a five-year contract on Tuesday averting a strike. Endorsed by the UPS Teamsters National Negotiating Committee, the tentative agreement adds new full-time jobs, increases hourly pay rates for both full and part-time [...]

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 30 | 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 [...]

July 25th, 2023|Categories: Airfreight, Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

US-TAIWAN TRADE BILL: FOSTERING TRANSPARENCY & GROWTH

FOSTERING TRANSPARENCY & GROWTH The United States-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade First Agreement Implementation Act (H.R. 4004) is a bipartisan bill that formally validates Congressional endorsement of the trade agreement negotiated between the Biden Administration and Taiwan. Making its way to President Biden for approval, this legislation outlines stipulations for [...]

July 20th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

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