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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.
USTR Releases New Exclusions for Section 301 List 3, May 4
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released the latest group of product exclusions for List 3 Section 301 goods from China. The exclusions cover 144 specially prepared product descriptions and two 10-digit HTS subheadings. New exclusions cover food products, pigments, flooring and coverings, backpacks, kitchen goods, sinks, [...]
U.S. President Authorizes 90-Day Postponement of Duty Payment for Importers Facing Financial Hardship
In a White House Executive Order published on Sunday, April 19, 2020, the United States President authorized “to temporarily extend deadlines, for importers suffering significant financial hardship because of COVID-19,” on estimated duty payments. ELIGIBILITY UNDER FINANCIAL HARDSHIP To qualify, an importer will be considered under significant financial hardship if [...]
Fuel Prices Drop Amid New Market Conditions
In recent weeks, global gas prices have dropped significantly, and though most consumers have been unable to take advantage of these savings directly due to quarantine restrictions, other businesses have found a silver lining. The reduction in fuel costs has provided some adjustment relief for the transportation industry that had [...]
CRS COVID-19 Report: China Medical Supply Chains and Broader Trade Issues
Last week, the Congressional Research Service published the COVID-19: China Medical Supply Chains and Broader Trade Issues Report in order “to assess current developments and identify immediate and longer range China trade issues for Congress.” Specifically, the report focuses on initial shortages of medical supplies, such as pharmaceuticals and personal [...]
April 18, Section 301 Exclusion Expirations and Extensions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that it will grant one-year extensions for eight of 21 specific product exclusions due to expire on April 18, 2020. Section 301 penalties have been in effect for these List 1 products on entries starting July 6, 2018. 8 EXCLUSIONS [...]
Lacey Act to Cover 29 Additional Subheadings, October 1
In a Federal Register Notice on March 31, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the extension of the Lacey Act import declaration to 29 additional new tariff lines, starting October 1, 2020. When the Lacey Act was passed in 1900, it became the first federal law protecting [...]
Instructions for Importers of Personal Protective Equipment & Medical Devices
As the demand for medical products, such as ventilators and protective equipment, continues to increase, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance for importers seeking to help fill the need but have hit regulatory barriers when arriving to U.S. ports. The Emergency Use Authorizations (EUA) are instructions [...]
USTR Issues Section 301 Additional Exclusions for Medical Products
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released additional exclusions for medical products targeted under Section 301 tariffs on goods from China. “Throughout the exclusion process, USTR assessed medical necessity in granting exclusions, consistent with its published criteria. In addition, the U.S. Trade Representative, in consultation with the Department [...]
Port of Miami Closes Due to Low Volume, Resumes Operations Next Week
The Port of Miami Terminal Operative Co. (POMTOC) announced on its website that two of its terminals will be temporarily closed due to low import volumes from blanks sailings. POMTOC is comprised of three cargo terminals: Seaboard Marine - 305-863-4444 South Florida Container Terminal - 305-347-3800 Port Of Miami Terminal Operating Company - 305-533-8100 CLOSURES SFCT [...]
Operations Temporarily Suspended at Port of Houston’s Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals
The Houston Port Authority has learned that someone who worked at both Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals has tested positive for COVID-19. In light of this information, and in an abundance of caution, both public terminals are closed and operations are temporarily suspended while a thorough investigation is being [...]
Despite COVID-19, International Freight Is Still Moving
The international logistics industry is facing new challenges everyday as countries try to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although countries are doing what is best for the safety of their citizens by restricting travel and requiring quarantines, the freight industry has to work within these constraints to move goods [...]
COVID-19: Green Worldwide Shipping Offices & Operations
Green Worldwide Shipping understands and is aware of the impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on international business operations. We are following recommendations from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) as we strive to help protect our employees, customers and international [...]
Why Logistics Teams Lead Supply Chain Sustainability Programs
what is sustainability? Depending on a company’s corporate vision, mission and goals, the way sustainability is defined can vary drastically from one business to the next. Responsible organizations that engage in sustainable practices are challenged to develop business strategies that cover human rights, labor, anti-corruption, and the hottest topic for [...]
Coronavirus Impact on International Transportation Persists
As reported in early February, the outbreak and continuity of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created unprecedented strain on shipping and travel relationships between China and the rest of the world. Most notably, air and ocean freight carriers are experiencing a sharp decrease in activity, as shippers relying on Chinese-sourced goods [...]
Port of Vancouver Impacted by Pipeline Protesters Blocking Rail Lines
Protesters, in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, gathered on the Canadian National Railway (CN) line in Vancouver, Canada, to protest the building of the Coastal GasLink pipeline through traditional Indigenous territory. The blockade comes days after a separate, non-violent protest was initiated at the Port of Vancouver where [...]
Section 301 Update: New Exclusions & HTS Additions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released another round of exclusion updates for Lists 1 and 3, while importers of Chinese manufactured goods hurried to make final submissions for List 4a tariff exclusion requests under Section 301. USTR NOTICE: List 3 [...]
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.
USTR Releases New Exclusions for Section 301 List 3, May 4
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has released the latest group of product exclusions for List 3 Section [...]
U.S. President Authorizes 90-Day Postponement of Duty Payment for Importers Facing Financial Hardship
In a White House Executive Order published on Sunday, April 19, 2020, the United States President authorized “to temporarily extend [...]
Fuel Prices Drop Amid New Market Conditions
In recent weeks, global gas prices have dropped significantly, and though most consumers have been unable to take advantage of [...]
CRS COVID-19 Report: China Medical Supply Chains and Broader Trade Issues
Last week, the Congressional Research Service published the COVID-19: China Medical Supply Chains and Broader Trade Issues Report in order [...]
April 18, Section 301 Exclusion Expirations and Extensions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that it will grant one-year extensions for eight of 21 [...]
Lacey Act to Cover 29 Additional Subheadings, October 1
In a Federal Register Notice on March 31, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced the extension of [...]
Instructions for Importers of Personal Protective Equipment & Medical Devices
As the demand for medical products, such as ventilators and protective equipment, continues to increase, the U.S. Food & Drug [...]
USTR Issues Section 301 Additional Exclusions for Medical Products
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released additional exclusions for medical products targeted under Section 301 tariffs on [...]
Port of Miami Closes Due to Low Volume, Resumes Operations Next Week
The Port of Miami Terminal Operative Co. (POMTOC) announced on its website that two of its terminals will be temporarily [...]
Operations Temporarily Suspended at Port of Houston’s Bayport and Barbours Cut Container Terminals
The Houston Port Authority has learned that someone who worked at both Barbours Cut and Bayport container terminals has tested [...]
Despite COVID-19, International Freight Is Still Moving
The international logistics industry is facing new challenges everyday as countries try to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Although [...]
COVID-19: Green Worldwide Shipping Offices & Operations
Green Worldwide Shipping understands and is aware of the impact the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on international business operations. We [...]
Why Logistics Teams Lead Supply Chain Sustainability Programs
what is sustainability? Depending on a company’s corporate vision, mission and goals, the way sustainability is defined can vary drastically [...]
Coronavirus Impact on International Transportation Persists
As reported in early February, the outbreak and continuity of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has created unprecedented strain on shipping and [...]
Port of Vancouver Impacted by Pipeline Protesters Blocking Rail Lines
Protesters, in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, gathered on the Canadian National Railway (CN) line in Vancouver, Canada, [...]
Section 301 Update: New Exclusions & HTS Additions
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) released another round of exclusion updates for Lists 1 and 3, [...]
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