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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 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|

PANAMA DROUGHT CONTINUES TO IMPACT THE SUPPLY CHAIN; PLANS FOR NEW INFRASTRUCTURE IN DISCUSSION

The prolonged drought in Panama continues to weigh on the supply chain. Since the most recent transit limitations, conditions have worsened, resulting in a continuous decline in daily transits projecting to be as low as 18 per day by February. The restrictions have led to an estimated $200 million loss [...]

November 22nd, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Import, News, Shipping News, Updates|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 47 | 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 21st, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

WHITE HOUSE ISSUES MEMO ON ADVANCING WORKER EMPOWERMENT, RIGHTS, AND HIGH LABOR STANDARDS AFTER INDO-PACIFIC ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK CRITICISM

In response to concerns raised by senators regarding labor rights in trade provisions, specifically the recent commitment to the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF), the White House released an executive memo on November 16 emphasizing the promotion of labor rights abroad. The memo directs several key actions to address [...]

November 17th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Industry Spotlight, Sustainability|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 46 | 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 15th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

IMO IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE LOOMS: MSW 2024

The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Maritime Single Window (MSW) was designed to simplify and harmonize the documentation exchange process among shipping companies, ports, and government authorities. IMO's approach aims to alleviate the burden of submitting vast amounts of information and documents, often through diverse agencies with their unique systems [...]

November 14th, 2023|Categories: Export, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight, Shipping News|

WAREHOUSING GROWTH CONTINUES NATIONWIDE

Shifting demands and post-pandemic challenges fostered significant transformations in the United States warehousing and distribution sector. While the overall demand for warehousing has declined since 2022, availability and rental cost pressures remain. A surge in container imports, despite an uncertain market, continues to drive demand for warehousing space. REGIONAL [...]

DELAYED: FDA COSMETICS REGISTRATION & LISTING REQUIREMENTS

Green Worldwide Shipping® previously reported on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) draft guidance for the cosmetics industry requiring cosmetic product facilities and products to be registered with the agency by December 29, 2023. FDA COSMETICS REGISTRATION AND LISTING REQUIREMENTS DELAYED UNTIL JULY 1, 2024 In a recent Guidance [...]

November 10th, 2023|Categories: Customs, Freight Talk, Import, Industry Spotlight|

FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 45 | 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 8th, 2023|Categories: Freight Market, Freight Talk, Shipping News|

GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING JOINS THE SMART FREIGHT CENTRE

Green Worldwide Shipping, a leader in global logistics and supply chain management, is proud to join the Smart Freight Centre (SFC), an advocate for sustainable practices in the freight transportation industry. Supply chain decarbonization is critical to combat the impacts of climate change, and Green’s participation in the SFC community will allow [...]

October 31st, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Green News, Shipping News, Sustainability|

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WHITE HOUSE ISSUES MEMO ON ADVANCING WORKER EMPOWERMENT, RIGHTS, AND HIGH LABOR STANDARDS AFTER INDO-PACIFIC ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK CRITICISM

In response to concerns raised by senators regarding labor rights in trade provisions, specifically the recent commitment to the Indo-Pacific [...]

November 17th, 2023|Categories: Freight Talk, Industry Spotlight, Sustainability|

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