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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 36 | 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 [...]
PROPOSED SECTION 232 RULES AIM TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, EQUITY
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is proposing a series of modifications to overhaul the exclusion procedure for Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs. These proposed adjustments are intended to enhance the precision of exclusion requests, simplify the objections process, and elevate the overall efficiency of the system. The [...]
ILWU CONTRACT RATIFICATION BOOSTS WEST COAST PORTS
Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have voted to approve a new six-year coast-wide contract with the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA), according to an announcement made by the ILWU on Thursday. The union revealed that 75% of the voting ILWU members agreed to ratify the contract, which was [...]
HURRICANE IDALIA: SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning bringing with it storm surges upwards of 15-feet in height, flooding, and heavy winds. After making landfall in the "Big Bend" region of Florida, Idalia progressed northeastward through the state, leaving a trail of wind damage and flooding in its wake as [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 35 | 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 [...]
CHINA’S GOLDEN WEEK – PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID DELAYS
GOLDEN WEEK IN CHINA As China's Golden Week holiday approaches, scheduled from October 1 to October 7, 2023, it is important for shippers and businesses to prepare for its impact on the global supply chain. Early planning and close communication with a trusted freight forwarder and suppliers will help [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 36 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
PROPOSED SECTION 232 RULES AIM TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY, EQUITY
The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is proposing a series of modifications to overhaul the exclusion procedure for Section [...]
ILWU CONTRACT RATIFICATION BOOSTS WEST COAST PORTS
Members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) have voted to approve a new six-year coast-wide contract with the [...]
HURRICANE IDALIA: SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS
Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida Wednesday morning bringing with it storm surges upwards of 15-feet in height, flooding, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 35 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
CHINA’S GOLDEN WEEK – PLAN AHEAD TO AVOID DELAYS
GOLDEN WEEK IN CHINA As China's Golden Week holiday approaches, scheduled from October 1 to October 7, 2023, it [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 34 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 33 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 32 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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