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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.
National Industrial Transportation League Fighting for Shipping Act Update
A U.S. shipper group sent a letter to Congress urging them for more oversight of ocean transportation in a letter to Congress on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. The group said the current system has caused severe delays and cost importers and exporters. The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) has proposed [...]
The Mississippi River has Reopened, yet the Interstate 40 Bridge Remains Closed
Last Friday, May 14th, the Mississippi River reopened after all traffic was stopped three days earlier, due to a crack found on the Interstate 40 bridge. The shutdown led to a pileup of about 1,000 barges, impeding shipments of goods such as corn and soybeans as well as imported steel [...]
Sustainability Trends and how Businesses can Address Indirect Emission
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leader in international freight forwarding and global trade solutions, recently had the pleasure of attending several online events focusing on sustainable business practices. A few growing trends, including calculating baseline emissions and the practice of "insetting", garnered attention at both the Net-Zero-Carbon-Summit, hosted by Freight Waves, [...]
FAQ: What is the Difference Between a TIB and Moving Goods In-bond?
Although these two terminologies appear similar at first glance, they actually differ in meaningful ways and serve very different purposes. TIB A Temporary Importation under Bond, or TIB, is used to bring goods into U.S. commerce without payment of duty when they are not intended for [...]
As U.S. Imports Continue to Surge, is the Export Market Getting the Short End of the Stick?
Earlier this year, U.S. agriculture exporters initiated a political campaign against ocean carriers for unfair discrimination. The fight was led by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition who argued that carriers were refusing or canceling exporter bookings and instead prioritizing repositioning empty containers back to Asia. Although this effort did result in [...]
Is There a National Plan with the Transportation Boards to Alleviate Some of the Congestion at the Rail Points?
Chassis shortages are affecting the majority of Class I railroads throughout Dallas, Chicago, Memphis, and Kansas City. When this occurs, shippers are unable to transport their containers out of facilities promptly, leading many railroads to stack boxes on the ground until the necessary gear becomes available. This issue, paired with [...]
How Retailers are Coping with Supply Chain Disruptions and Freight Congestion
Many retail companies are rethinking their supply chain strategies in response to volatile market conditions brought on by the global pandemic, as well as changing regulations and price fluctuations. Not only are brands focusing on offsetting higher costs caused by these disruptions, but many are also committed to prioritizing visibility, [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping Celebrates Over 220,000 Trees Planted
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leader in international freight forwarding and global trade solutions, is excited to report that we have donated over 220,000 trees to our partners at Trees for the Future, since the start of our Green Trees program. This Initiative began in April 2019 as an effort to displace the environmental impact [...]
FAQ: What is a Revenue Ton?
A revenue ton is a unit measure used in marine transport, on which a shipment is freighted. Cargo is rated as weight or measure (W/M) depending on the commodity. Weights are based on metric tons and 1 metric ton = 1,000 Kilograms (2,205 lbs.) Measures are [...]
Disruptions at the Port of Montreal Continue to affect North American Supply Chains
Over the weekend, Montreal port employers stated that they would not pay full salaries to longshore workers, in response to the 11% drop in tonnage processed last month, as shippers have continued to divert their cargo away from Canada’s second-largest port. Meanwhile, other North American ports have been handling double-digit [...]
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.
National Industrial Transportation League Fighting for Shipping Act Update
A U.S. shipper group sent a letter to Congress urging them for more oversight of ocean transportation in a letter [...]
The Mississippi River has Reopened, yet the Interstate 40 Bridge Remains Closed
Last Friday, May 14th, the Mississippi River reopened after all traffic was stopped three days earlier, due to a crack [...]
Sustainability Trends and how Businesses can Address Indirect Emission
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leader in international freight forwarding and global trade solutions, recently had the pleasure of attending several [...]
FAQ: What is the Difference Between a TIB and Moving Goods In-bond?
Although these two terminologies appear similar at first glance, they actually differ in meaningful ways and [...]
As U.S. Imports Continue to Surge, is the Export Market Getting the Short End of the Stick?
Earlier this year, U.S. agriculture exporters initiated a political campaign against ocean carriers for unfair discrimination. The fight was led [...]
Is There a National Plan with the Transportation Boards to Alleviate Some of the Congestion at the Rail Points?
Chassis shortages are affecting the majority of Class I railroads throughout Dallas, Chicago, Memphis, and Kansas City. When this occurs, [...]
How Retailers are Coping with Supply Chain Disruptions and Freight Congestion
Many retail companies are rethinking their supply chain strategies in response to volatile market conditions brought on by the global [...]
Green Worldwide Shipping Celebrates Over 220,000 Trees Planted
Green Worldwide Shipping®, a leader in international freight forwarding and global trade solutions, is excited to report that we have [...]
FAQ: What is a Revenue Ton?
A revenue ton is a unit measure used in marine transport, on which a shipment is [...]
Disruptions at the Port of Montreal Continue to affect North American Supply Chains
Over the weekend, Montreal port employers stated that they would not pay full salaries to longshore workers, in response to [...]
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