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ILWU CANADA REISSUES STRIKE NOTICE

JULY 21, 2023 UPDATE:  The ILWU strike notice has been retracted and labor operations at the Ports of Prince Rupert and Vancouver have returned to normal. The full schedule can be found on the Maersk website. ILWU CANADA MEMBERS REJECT CONTRACT The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) members [...]

July 19th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

SEC URGES CHINA FIRMS: ENHANCE UFLPA COMPLIANCE DISCLOSURES

COMPREHENSIVE COMPLIANCE DISLOSURES The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging China-based companies to provide more comprehensive disclosures regarding their compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) and reporting on the Chinese government’s involvement in their operations. Recently, a sample letter was shared on the SEC's official website, [...]

July 19th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

UPS STRIKE LOOMS

POTENTIAL UPS STRIKE The pending strike by United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters is causing widespread concern throughout global supply chains. As negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters stagnate, businesses worldwide are preparing for potential disruptions to shipping and logistics services.   The potential August 1, 2023, strike may create bottlenecks and [...]

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 29 | 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 18th, 2023|Categories: Airfreight, Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

ILWU CANADA ENDS 13-DAY STRIKE

ILWU CANADA AND BCMEA REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT The 13-day labor strike between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) came to an end during late night negotiations on July 13. Federal mediators assisted both parties in reaching the tentative 4-year agreement [...]

July 14th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 28 | 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 12th, 2023|Categories: Airfreight, Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

ILWU CANADA STRIKE PROMPTS PORT CHANGES & BACKLOG CONCERNS

The ongoing strike by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada, which has entered its second week, is causing changes in port calls. Some vessels are now being redirected from Vancouver to Seattle-Tacoma. There are concerns about potential cargo backlogs near the ports of Vancouver and Seattle-Tacoma. The Vancouver [...]

July 10th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

IATA UNVEILS NET ZERO TRACKING METHOD FOR EMISSION REPORTING

NET ZERO EMISSIONS TRACKING METHODOLOGY FOR AIR TRANSPORT The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced plans to release an annual report called "Track Zero" to monitor the progress of the aviation industry in achieving its commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. This report will utilize IATA's Net [...]

July 10th, 2023|Categories: Airfreight, Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

MEPC APPROVES AMBITIOUS GHG EMISSIONS STRATEGY FOR SHIPS

MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COMMITTEE MEETING During the recent gathering of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), representatives from various Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) came together to discuss the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. In a significant development, they unanimously approved the [...]

July 7th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

USMCA ROO: IMPACT ON AUTO INDUSTRY & SUPPLY CHAINS

USMCA AUTOMOTIVE RULES OF ORIGIN The International Trade Commission (ITC) recently released its first USMCA Automotive Rules of Origin: Economic Impact and Operation report. The report is mandated by section 202A(g)(2) of the USMCA Implementation Act. This Act requires the USITC, an impartial federal agency responsible for factual investigations, to [...]

July 6th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Export, Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 27 | 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 6th, 2023|Categories: Airfreight, Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

NCBFAA CLAIMS REDUNDANCE IN PROPOSED DATA IN CBP FORM 7501

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association (NCBFAA) is encouraging Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to exclude additional data on CBP Form 7501 regarding steel and aluminum imports. CBP Form 7501 is an “Entry Summary” document filed by a Customs broker with U.S. Customs and Border protection holding relevant information [...]

June 29th, 2023|Categories: Customs & Compliance, Freight Talk, Import|

72-HOUR STRIKE NOTICE ISSUED BY ILWU CANADA

72-HOUR STRIKE NOTICE Labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada (ILWU Canada) and the British Columbia Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) have reached a tipping point. In a significant development, ILWU Canada issued a formal, written 72-hour strike notice indicating their intention to begin labor action on July [...]

June 28th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 26 | 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 [...]

June 28th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

Green Worldwide Partners with St. Jude for 2023 Walk/Run

GREEN WORLDWIDE PARTNERS WITH ST. JUDE FOR 2023 WALK/RUN For several years Green has participated in the St. Jude’s Annual Run/Walk to help raise funds and awareness for childhood cancer. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research [...]

June 23rd, 2023|Categories: Content, Freight Talk, Green News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE PARTNERS WITH UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA FOR EXPORTGA 2023

In a continuing commitment to support small businesses, Green Worldwide Shipping is pleased to announce its sponsorship of the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) ExportGA program for the fourth year in a row. “At Green Worldwide Shipping, we firmly believe in supporting the growth and success of [...]

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

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