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NAVIGATING SUPPLY CHAIN DISRUPTIONS: PANAMA & SUEZ CANALS

The Panama Canal and the Suez Canal are important maritime passageways in the global supply chain. Strategically located to facilitate efficient trade, these canals act as connectors between major trading zones. The Panama Canal links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, offering a faster route for vessels navigating between North and [...]

January 5th, 2024|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 01 | 2024

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 [...]

January 4th, 2024|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

SECTION 301 EXCLUSIONS EXTENDED THROUGH MAY 2024

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) recently announced an additional extension of 77 COVID-related exclusions. Originally set to expire in December 2023, the relief granted by these exclusions will now end in May 2024. Items excluded from Section 301 tariffs levied on imports from China include some [...]

January 2nd, 2024|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

CBP IMPLEMENTS RAIL OPS CHANGES IN EAGLE PASS, EL PASO, TEXAS

CBP IMPLEMENTS TEMPORARY OPERATIONAL CHANGES U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has temporarily suspended international railway crossing bridges in both Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas until further notice. This latest operational move was implemented to redirect personnel to support the U.S. Border patrol due to a surge of smuggling [...]

December 21st, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 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 [...]

December 19th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

FORCE MAJEURE: RED SEA & SUEZ CANAL UPDATE

RED SEA AND SUEZ CANAL UPDATE Six of the largest shipping companies recently announced they have rerouted or paused operations in the Red Sea shipping lanes until further notice due to several missile attacks on container vessels last week. German-owned Hapag-Lloyd and French carrier, CMA CGM have declared that the [...]

December 19th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, News, Shipping News|

CENTRAL AMERICA’S DRY CANALS HAVE POTENTIAL

DRY CANALS PROVIDE OPTIONS Central American dry canals have emerged as alternatives to the Panama Canal, offering potential new options for global shipping. These projects, characterized by high-capacity rail connections or highway corridors linking the Pacific Ocean to the Caribbean Sea, will contribute to the diversification of maritime routes. [...]

December 15th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, News, Shipping News|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 50 | 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 [...]

December 14th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE AGROFORESTRY: 2023 Q3 TREES DONATION IMPACT

GREEN WORLDWIDE 2023 Q3 TREES DONATION IMPACT Since 2019, Green Worldwide Shipping® has proudly supported Trees for the Future (TREES) in planting a tree for each of our shipments, customers, and employees. TREES trains farmers in a regenerative agroforestry technique called the Forest Garden Approach to plant and manage [...]

December 11th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, Sustainability|

GROWTH FOR SAVANNAH’S WAREHOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE

The Port of Savannah has seen continued investor interest and growth due to shifts in import volume towards the east coast. Savannah has proven to be a popular choice for importers during 2023, especially as the Panama Canal drought restrictions continue. The port and surrounding area are seeing millions of [...]

December 8th, 2023|Categories: Domestic, Freight Talk, Green News, Industry Spotlight, Warehousing|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 49 | 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 [...]

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

ASSESSING POTENTIAL LABOR DISRUPTIONS FOR US EAST AND GULF COASTS IN 2024

In discussions ahead of the Asia-to-North America contract cycle, stakeholders have highlighted concerns about potential labor disruptions, including the possibility of a strike along the US East and Gulf coasts—an occurrence not seen for decades. ILA NEGOTIATIONS WITH USMX International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) President Harold Daggett recently advised ILA members [...]

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

EXPORTGA 2023: NURTURING GLOBAL BUSINESS PROWESS

Green Worldwide Shipping recently completed its fourth consecutive year as a sponsor for the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center's (SBDC) ExportGA program. NURTURING GLOBAL BUSINESS PROWESS  ExportGA 2023 unfolded as a comprehensive four-session, 16-hour export training program designed to equip export-ready companies with logistics skills crucial for [...]

December 1st, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Green News, Import|

WHITE HOUSE TAKES ACTION TO STRENGTHEN U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN

President Biden recently unveiled approximately 30 new actions as part of his Bidenomics agenda. The objective is for these initiatives to improve supply chain resilience and ensure that Americans have access to essential products, businesses experience reliable deliveries, and strengthens agricultural and food systems.  STRENGTHENING THE U.S. SUPPLY CHAIN The [...]

November 28th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Industry Spotlight, Sustainability|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 48 | 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 [...]

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

EVOLVING EUROPEAN FREIGHT: CO2-LINKED TOLL CHANGES AHEAD

In the evolving landscape of European freight, forwarders and road freight operators are advising customers about an anticipated shift in toll fees due to a new European toll system linked to CO2 emissions. This initiative, commencing in Germany on December 1, involves categorizing heavy goods vehicles into five classes [...]

November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News, Sustainability|

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