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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.
CBP INTRODUCES ELECTRONIC REFUND AUTHORIZATION TAB IN ACE PORTAL
WHAT IS THE NEW ACH REFUND AUTHORIZATION FUNCTIONALITY? On September 24, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the release of a new Automated Clearinghouse (ACH) Refund Authorization tab in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) Secure Data Portal. The new functionality will become operational on September 30, 2025. This [...]
FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT UPHOLDS SECTION 301 TARIFFS ON LISTS 3 AND 4A IMPORTS
WHY DID THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT UPHOLD THE SECTION 301 TARIFFS? On September 25, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit ruled on the validity of the Section 301 Tariffs for Lists 3 and 4A. The Court held that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) acted [...]
NEW SECTION 232 PROBE INTO MEDICAL IMPORTS
The Secretary of Commerce recently opened a Section 232 investigation into whether imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, and medical equipment, including devices, pose a risk to U.S. national security. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is managing the review and has requested public comments from industry [...]
U.S.–EU FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTS TARIFF MODIFICATIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE, AIRCRAFT, AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
WHAT ACTION DOES THE SEPTEMBER 25 NOTICE IMPLEMENT? On September 25, 2025, the Federal Register will publish a notice from the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration (ITA) and the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) implementing tariff modifications under the U.S.-EU Framework on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 39 | 2025
WEEK 39 FINDS U.S. IMPORTERS FACING GOLDEN WEEK CAPACITY REDUCTIONS AND SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTS IN SOUTH CHINA U.S. importers are preparing for intensified service challenges as carriers accelerate blank sailings in the lead-up to China’s Golden Week and Super Typhoon Ragasa disrupts major South China ports. Vessel deployment strategies [...]
U.S. AND U.K. SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL: SUPPLY CHAIN IMPLICATIONS
The United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement the technology provisions of the U.S.–UK Economic Prosperity Deal. The MOU sets joint priorities in artificial intelligence (AI), civil nuclear energy, quantum technologies, and secure infrastructure. While not [...]
SECTION 232 AUTOMOBILE PARTS INCLUSION PROCESS NOW IN EFFECT
WHAT IS THE SECTION 232 AUTO PARTS INCLUSION PROCESS? The Department of Commerce’s interim final rule establishing the Section 232 automobile parts inclusion process took effect September 17, 2025, creating a formal pathway to add automobile parts to the tariff list under Proclamation 10908. Administration of this process falls to [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 38 | 2025
WEEK 38 FINDS U.S. IMPORTERS NAVIGATING CAPACITY CUTS AND SERVICE CHANGES AS CHINA'S GOLDEN WEEK APPROACHES U.S. importers are preparing for potential disruptions ahead of China’s Golden Week holiday beginning October 1. Ocean carriers are executing significant capacity cuts, suspending services, and redeploying vessels to keep supply aligned with [...]
CBP FINALIZES TARIFF IMPLEMENTATION FOR JAPANESE IMPORTS
CBP FINALIZES JAPAN TARIFF FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Commerce have finalized amendments to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) to implement Executive Order 14345. The changes set a 15 percent tariff for most Japanese imports, establish industry-specific treatment for automobiles, [...]
CONTAINER LOSS AT PORT OF LONG BEACH HIGHLIGHTS CARGO RISK MANAGEMENT
WHAT LED TO ONE OF THE LARGEST SHIPPING CONTAINER LOSSES AT A U.S. PORT THIS YEAR? On September 9, 2025, operations at the Port of Long Beach were disrupted when an estimated 67 shipping containers fell from the vessel Mississippi into the harbor at Pier G. A Unified Command response [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 37 | 2025
Week 37 finds U.S. importers managing elevated inventories as blank sailings reshape transpacific services, congestion builds at key Asian ports, and new trade policies alter tariff obligations heading into the fourth quarter. IS A PEAK SEASON SURGE TAKING SHAPE? Carriers doubled blank sailings in Weeks 35 and 36, signaling [...]
CBP ISSUES INTERIM RETROACTIVE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR THE U.S.-JAPAN TRADE AGREEMENT
WHAT GUIDANCE DID CBP ISSUE ON THE U.S.-JAPAN TARIFF RETROACTIVE PROVISION? U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued interim guidance on the retroactive clause of the U.S.–Japan trade agreement. The Executive Order sets a 15 percent baseline duty on nearly all Japanese imports. Sector-specific rules apply to autos, aerospace products, [...]
NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER UPDATES SCOPE OF U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFFS AND TRADE DEAL PROCEDURES
On September 5, 2025, the White House issued a new Executive Order that modifies the scope of reciprocal tariffs and establishes procedures for implementing the framework and final trade agreements. This action builds on the April 2, 2025, Executive Order 14257 and subsequent modifications, citing a national emergency tied [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN
HISTORIC TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. AND JAPAN The White House announced a trade agreement with Japan. It establishes reciprocal tariffs, expands U.S. export access, and secures Japanese investment in U.S. manufacturing and infrastructure. The agreement applies a 15% tariff on most Japanese imports, increases Japan’s purchases of U.S. agriculture [...]
CTPAT ILLEGAL TRANSSHIPMENT ALERT PUTS IMPORTERS ON NOTICE
TRANSSHIPMENTS COME UNDER U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SCRUTINY A recent alert issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) included a strong warning: companies tied to illegal transshipment face severe penalties. Consequences include seizure of shipments, steep fines, loss of import privileges, and even criminal charges under U.S. law. Dated [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING EARNS GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) has once again been recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company in 2025, marking the third consecutive year Green's people-first culture has earned this national distinction. This recognition highlights the inclusive culture, shared pride, and commitment to excellence that define the Green experience. WHAT [...]
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.
CBP INTRODUCES ELECTRONIC REFUND AUTHORIZATION TAB IN ACE PORTAL
WHAT IS THE NEW ACH REFUND AUTHORIZATION FUNCTIONALITY? On September 24, 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the [...]
FEDERAL CIRCUIT COURT UPHOLDS SECTION 301 TARIFFS ON LISTS 3 AND 4A IMPORTS
WHY DID THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT UPHOLD THE SECTION 301 TARIFFS? On September 25, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for [...]
NEW SECTION 232 PROBE INTO MEDICAL IMPORTS
The Secretary of Commerce recently opened a Section 232 investigation into whether imports of personal protective equipment (PPE), medical consumables, [...]
U.S.–EU FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTS TARIFF MODIFICATIONS FOR AUTOMOTIVE, AIRCRAFT, AND PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
WHAT ACTION DOES THE SEPTEMBER 25 NOTICE IMPLEMENT? On September 25, 2025, the Federal Register will publish a notice from [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 39 | 2025
WEEK 39 FINDS U.S. IMPORTERS FACING GOLDEN WEEK CAPACITY REDUCTIONS AND SEVERE WEATHER IMPACTS IN SOUTH CHINA U.S. importers [...]
U.S. AND U.K. SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON TECHNOLOGY PROSPERITY DEAL: SUPPLY CHAIN IMPLICATIONS
The United States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) [...]
SECTION 232 AUTOMOBILE PARTS INCLUSION PROCESS NOW IN EFFECT
WHAT IS THE SECTION 232 AUTO PARTS INCLUSION PROCESS? The Department of Commerce’s interim final rule establishing the Section 232 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 38 | 2025
WEEK 38 FINDS U.S. IMPORTERS NAVIGATING CAPACITY CUTS AND SERVICE CHANGES AS CHINA'S GOLDEN WEEK APPROACHES U.S. importers are [...]
CBP FINALIZES TARIFF IMPLEMENTATION FOR JAPANESE IMPORTS
CBP FINALIZES JAPAN TARIFF FRAMEWORK IMPLEMENTATION U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Department of Commerce have finalized amendments to [...]
CONTAINER LOSS AT PORT OF LONG BEACH HIGHLIGHTS CARGO RISK MANAGEMENT
WHAT LED TO ONE OF THE LARGEST SHIPPING CONTAINER LOSSES AT A U.S. PORT THIS YEAR? On September 9, 2025, [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 37 | 2025
Week 37 finds U.S. importers managing elevated inventories as blank sailings reshape transpacific services, congestion builds at key Asian [...]
CBP ISSUES INTERIM RETROACTIVE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE FOR THE U.S.-JAPAN TRADE AGREEMENT
WHAT GUIDANCE DID CBP ISSUE ON THE U.S.-JAPAN TARIFF RETROACTIVE PROVISION? U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued interim guidance [...]
NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER UPDATES SCOPE OF U.S. RECIPROCAL TARIFFS AND TRADE DEAL PROCEDURES
On September 5, 2025, the White House issued a new Executive Order that modifies the scope of reciprocal tariffs [...]
WHITE HOUSE ANNOUNCES TRADE AGREEMENT WITH JAPAN
HISTORIC TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE U.S. AND JAPAN The White House announced a trade agreement with Japan. It establishes reciprocal [...]
CTPAT ILLEGAL TRANSSHIPMENT ALERT PUTS IMPORTERS ON NOTICE
TRANSSHIPMENTS COME UNDER U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION SCRUTINY A recent alert issued by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) included [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING EARNS GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
Green Worldwide Shipping® (Green) has once again been recognized as a Great Place to Work® Certified™ company in 2025, marking [...]
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