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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.

EU ADOPTS TRANSATLANTIC SUSTAINABLE AIR FUEL REGULATIONS

"Fit for 55 refers to the EU’s target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030​. The proposed package aims to bring EU legislation in line with the 2030 goal." European Council | Council of the European Union AVIATION INITIATIVE The recent adoption of the RefuelEU [...]

October 30th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

NEW EPA RULING IMPACTS HVAC, AEROSOLS, AND MORE

EPA RULING: PHASEDOWN OF HYDROFLUOROCARBONS The EPA recently published a ruling regarding global warming potential (GWP) from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) being imported to or manufactured in the United States. The ruling includes new restrictions that take effect on January 1, 2025, prohibiting the manufacturing and importing of products that utilize higher-GWP [...]

October 27th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, News, Shipping News, Sustainability|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 43 | 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 [...]

October 26th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT REFLECTS STRENGTHENED COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LEADERSHIP

Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to release our 2022 Sustainability Report. The report describes Green’s progress toward sustainability goals throughout 2022 and previews the ambitious action the company is taking in 2023 and the future. The publication marks a key milestone on Green’s journey to become one of the [...]

October 18th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, Sustainability|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 42 | 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 [...]

October 17th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

GREEN BIZ ARTICLE: FEATURING GREEN WORLDWIDE’S GREG BOLLEFER

BIG NAMES JOIN ZERO EMISSIONS MARITIME BUYERS ALLIANCE Executive Vice President for Green Worldwide Shipping, Greg Bollefer was recently featured in an article by Green Biz that addresses the need for zero emissions maritime fuels. Visit Green Biz to read the complete article: www.greenbiz.com/article/amazon-ikea-and-patagonia-have-joined-group-buy-zero-emissions-maritime-shipping-fuel "What’s cool about (the science [...]

October 13th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Green News, Import, Industry Spotlight|

CBP CLARIFIES TESTING SCOPE IN RECENT RULING

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) addressed the nuanced scope of the term "testing" concerning duty-free Temporary Importation under Bond (TIB) in a recent ruling. The ruling centered around a manufacturing company's imported finstock metal (described as a mix of stainless-steel products, copper plates, sheet or strip, and aluminum foil) [...]

October 12th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 41 | 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 [...]

October 11th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 40 | 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 [...]

October 6th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

MERCHANDISE PROCESSING FEE UPDATE EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2023

Pursuant to the General Notice (88 FR 48900) published on July 28, 2023 various changes to user fees within the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) of 1985 took effect on October 1, 2023. MERCHANDISE PROCESSING FEE UPDATES The Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) ad valorem rate of 0.3464% did NOT [...]

October 4th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import|

ILWU SEEKS CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY RELIEF

Officers of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in a Northern District Court of California. The ILWU seeks relief after a lengthy legal dispute with terminal operator ICTSI. “We intend to use the chapter 11 process to implement a plan that will [...]

October 3rd, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: IMPACT ON U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN

As a U.S. government shutdown looms, both industry and government agencies are preparing for potential disruptions. At issue is 12 appropriations bills that have not been passed that dictate discretionary spending levels by Congress. With the new fiscal year starting in October, the deadline for lawmakers to pass legislation that [...]

September 29th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Import, News|

ANTIDUMPING DUTY ORDERS TARGET MATTRESS IMPORTS FROM MULTIPLE COUNTRIES

The Department of Commerce (DOC) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) recently made joint affirmative determinations, leading to the issuance of antidumping duty orders on mattresses from originating from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Additionally, the DOC amended its final determination on mattresses from Cambodia. UNDERSTANDING THE [...]

September 28th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Import, Industry Spotlight|

BLANK SAILINGS EXPECTED TO INCREASE THROUGH OCTOBER

OCEAN FREIGHT CAPACITY TIGHTENS Carriers have recently declared that 21.5% of the available capacity on the Asia-North Europe trade route will be canceled in October, resulting in the removal of 320,476 TEUs from the market during that month. This represents a significant increase from the 8.7% capacity reduction observed [...]

September 27th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Customs & Compliance, Freight Talk, Import, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 39 | 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 [...]

September 26th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WELCOMES SOEREN NEUMANN TO DENVER

Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leading provider of international freight forwarding and supply chain logistics, is pleased to welcome Soeren Neumann as the new Branch Manager for the company’s Denver, Colorado location. Serving as the innovation hub for Green Worldwide, the Denver branch is home to the Customer Success, Green Engineered [...]

September 22nd, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, News, Updates|

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GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORT REFLECTS STRENGTHENED COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL LEADERSHIP

Green Worldwide Shipping® is proud to release our 2022 Sustainability Report. The report describes Green’s progress toward sustainability goals [...]

October 18th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, Sustainability|

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