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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.
US and UK Settle Large Civil Aircraft Dispute with ‘Cooperative Framework’
On June 17, 2021, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced an agreement that would remove punitive tariffs implemented by both sides after years of back-and-forth litigation between Large Civil Aircraft giants, Airbus and Boeing. COOPERATIVE FRAMEWORK FOR LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT Under the new Cooperative Framework For [...]
How Can Wine Importers Mitigate Against Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations?
Food and Beverage importers who agree to purchase shipments of goods in the future may be putting themselves at risk of profit loss, depending on how foreign exchange rates fluctuate over time. A U.S. wine importer, who sells to domestic retailers at a set price, may [...]
Cargo Handlers are Relocating Away from the Airport to Avoid the Overcrowded O’Hare
Ground service providers are responding to the enormous bottleneck at Chicago O'Hare by permanently transferring some warehouse operations outside the property, thereby expanding capacity. Adding supplemental facilities further away from the airport goes against the conventional business paradigm of processing loads close to the plane to allow for quick handoffs, [...]
South China Ports Paralyzed with COVID as Supply Chain Delays Compound
For over two weeks, International Container Terminal (YICT) in Yantian, China has been experiencing severe delays, citing that the impact of both carrier vessel schedules and reported COVID outbreaks, are leading to a supply chain disruption greater than the Suez Canal grounding back in March of this year. Issues have [...]
How Can I Report Unfair Demurrage and Detention to the FMC?
In March 2020, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) initiated an investigation, Fact Finding No. 29: International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement, in order to identify operational solutions to cargo delivery system challenges related to Coronavirus-19. Fact Finding 29:Â International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement SEEKING REPARATION FOR PAYMENT OF UNFAIR DEMURRAGE [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping Recognized as a Georgia Top 40 Fastest Growing Company a Second Time
Green Worldwide Shipping, an industry-leading provider of international supply chain logistics, headquartered in Decatur, GA, has again been named one of Georgia's fastest growing companies by the Atlanta National Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth® (ACG). "Green is honored to be recognized as one of ACG Georgia's Fastest Growing [...]
USTR Suspends Section 301 Tariffs as Digital Services Tax Investigations Continue
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the conclusion of its year-long Section 301 investigations of Austria, India, Italy, Spain, Turkey, and the United Kingdom’s Digital Service Taxes (DSTs). In the final determination, the USTR has decided to impose additional tariffs on certain goods from [...]
The MV X-Press Pearl Vessel Sinks off the Coast of Sri Lanka Due to Fire
A cargo vessel off Sri Lanka’s west coast, which was carrying tonnes of chemicals is sinking in one of the island country's worst maritime incidents. As the fire-stricken MV X-Press Pearl was being towed into deeper water by salvage professionals, it began to sink carrying 1,486 containers, including about 23 [...]
Duty Drawback Seems So Complicated, How Can I Make it Simple and Efficient?
Duty drawback is an international compliance program that allows for the refund of Customs duties paid on imported merchandise when the products have been subsequently exported or destroyed. This program was established in 1789 to promote exports by means of offering duty refund when imported merchandise [...]
When Importing MDF Products from China, do I need to Get the Product Tested Before Importing, or Does the Manufacturer Supply a Certificate of Compliance?
As an importer of regulated composite wood products, you should ensure that you only purchase compliant wood commodities. You must demonstrate that you have taken reasonable precautions by obtaining bills of lading, invoices, or other comparable documents that include the written statement from the supplier or [...]
Rail Freight Pileups are a Concern for West Coast Terminals as Peak Volumes Approach
Terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are worried that longer rail container dwell times at their facilities will jeopardize their ability to accommodate import volumes during what is expected to be an early peak season this summer. Rail Power Challenges The longer containers sit at [...]
CBP Issues Import Guidance for Complete Golf Clubs with Components from Multiple Countries of Origin
On Tuesday May 18, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued entry procedure guidance for importers of complete golf clubs that have multiple components from different countries of origin to ensure enough information is provided to determine if the goods are subject to Section 301 duties from China. Complete [...]
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.
US and UK Settle Large Civil Aircraft Dispute with ‘Cooperative Framework’
On June 17, 2021, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced an agreement that would remove punitive [...]
How Can Wine Importers Mitigate Against Foreign Exchange Rate Fluctuations?
Food and Beverage importers who agree to purchase shipments of goods in the future may be [...]
Cargo Handlers are Relocating Away from the Airport to Avoid the Overcrowded O’Hare
Ground service providers are responding to the enormous bottleneck at Chicago O'Hare by permanently transferring some warehouse operations outside the [...]
South China Ports Paralyzed with COVID as Supply Chain Delays Compound
For over two weeks, International Container Terminal (YICT) in Yantian, China has been experiencing severe delays, citing that the impact [...]
How Can I Report Unfair Demurrage and Detention to the FMC?
In March 2020, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) initiated an investigation, Fact Finding No. 29: International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping Recognized as a Georgia Top 40 Fastest Growing Company a Second Time
Green Worldwide Shipping, an industry-leading provider of international supply chain logistics, headquartered in Decatur, GA, has again been named one [...]
USTR Suspends Section 301 Tariffs as Digital Services Tax Investigations Continue
On Wednesday, June 2, 2021, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced the conclusion of its year-long Section 301 investigations [...]
The MV X-Press Pearl Vessel Sinks off the Coast of Sri Lanka Due to Fire
A cargo vessel off Sri Lanka’s west coast, which was carrying tonnes of chemicals is sinking in one of the [...]
Duty Drawback Seems So Complicated, How Can I Make it Simple and Efficient?
Duty drawback is an international compliance program that allows for the refund of Customs duties paid [...]
When Importing MDF Products from China, do I need to Get the Product Tested Before Importing, or Does the Manufacturer Supply a Certificate of Compliance?
As an importer of regulated composite wood products, you should ensure that you only purchase compliant [...]
Rail Freight Pileups are a Concern for West Coast Terminals as Peak Volumes Approach
Terminal operators at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are worried that longer rail container dwell times at [...]
CBP Issues Import Guidance for Complete Golf Clubs with Components from Multiple Countries of Origin
On Tuesday May 18, 2021, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued entry procedure guidance for importers of complete golf [...]
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