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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.
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FDA ISSUES DRAFT GUIDANCE FOR COSMETIC PRODUCTS AND FACILITIES
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a draft guidance for the cosmetics industry outlining the new upcoming process that will require cosmetic product facilities and products to be registered with the agency by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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 31 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
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 [...]
ISSB LAUNCHES SUSTAINABILITY DISCLOSURE GUIDELINES
In June, the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) released its inaugural set of sustainability disclosure guidelines for corporations. The [...]
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 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 30 | 2023
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
UPS STRIKE LOOMS
POTENTIAL UPS STRIKE The pending strike by United Parcel Service (UPS) Teamsters is causing widespread concern throughout global supply chains. [...]
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