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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 Issues First Round of Section 301 Exclusions
Section 301 Exclusions Won’t be Implemented by CBP Until Government Shutdown Ends “At the conclusion of the government funding hiatus, CBP will issue instructions on entry guidance and implementation,” Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has advised. Once the government shutdown is ended, the updates to ACE on the exclusions will implemented [...]
Trans-Pacific Rates & Capacity Brace for Lunar New Year
As the New Year brings fresh resolutions and opportunities, shippers are coming face-to-face with tighter capacity and higher rates on Pacific trade lanes. Spot rates from Asia increased for the second week in a row as we brought in 2019, and the industry has begun bracing for the Lunar (Chinese) [...]
Government Shutdown Impact on CBP, OGAs & Trade Agencies
The U.S. federal government has been in a shutdown since 12:01 AM on December 22, 2018, after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal. The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) confirmed “CBP is working with other agencies to have the flow of trade as close to [...]
Shipper Alert: West Coast Port Congestion Expected through Lunar New Year
As reported earlier this month, U.S. West Coast terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing heavy volumes and severe congestion that is expected to last through the upcoming Lunar (Chinese) New Year. 5 TOP CAUSES OF U.S. WEST COAST CONGESTION 1. EQUIPMENT & CHASSIS For West Coast supply [...]
11 Impacts of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit On Shippers
Shippers were thrown into more turmoil this past week after British Prime Minister, Theresa May, delayed Brexit debates indefinitely. The latest deal between May and the European Union (EU) has failed to win any political support, forcing shippers to adopt a worst-case scenario in the scheduled upcoming March 29thdeparture. *(updated) [...]
USTR Officially Suspends Jan. 1 Section 301 Tariffs until March 2
As reported in United States and China Call 90-Day Tariff Truce, the leaders of the United States and China met on December 1, 2018, and agreed to hold negotiations on a range of issues, including those covered in this Section 301 investigation. The December 1st statement notes that the U.S. President [...]
Intermodal’s PSR Impact on Shippers, Chicago Hit Hard
2019 will be a transitional year for the United States’ rail industry; known for its inefficiencies, U.S. rail freight is on the quest to increase train speeds and improve services by taking steps towards precision scheduled railroading (PSR). In September, CSX, the leading supplier of rail-based freight transportation in North [...]
‘Tis the Season – for Green Giving!
Recently, Green Worldwide Shipping® took the opportunity to give back to the children of UNICEF by organizing a competition bake-off at its annual tenant party in Atlanta, Georgia. Inspired by a popular British show, the competition was a friendly reminder to give back to those in need during this holiday [...]
Food Industry Braces for FDA Enforcement of FSVP in 2019
The Annual Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance Conference in Washington D.C., on December 12th, shed new light on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) progress with on-boarding the food industry into the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP). FSVP is one of seven initiatives under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and [...]
Los Angeles Pool of Pools Calls for Chassis as Mega Vessels Arrive
Recent events have created a dislocation of chassis in LA/LB Port complex and in part, is due to the lingering effects of the Typhoon in the Eastern Pacific. According to the figures provided, there will be 12 extra loader vessels and 3 up-sized vessels calling the LA/LGB port complex over [...]
United States and China Call 90-Day Tariff Truce
On Saturday, December 1, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Argentina for the G20 Summit to discuss the ongoing battle between the international trading giants. To date, the United States had threatened to implement a final round of 25% tariffs on remaining goods imported [...]
USTR Releases Section 301 Update Ahead of G20 Summit, Says China Hasn’t Changed
On November 20, 2018, United States Trade Representative released a 53-page report updating information on its Section 301 investigation of China’s acts, policies, and practices related to technology transfer, intellectual property and innovation. “We completed this update as part of this Administration’s strengthened monitoring and enforcement effort,” Ambassador Robert Lighthizer said. [...]
Quartz Surface Products from China May Soon Face Over 300% Tariffs & Duties
Published today, November 20, 2018, the Commerce Department made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that common quartz surface products from China (A-570-084) is being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. Commerce found “critical circumstances” for all Chinese companies, and will retroactively suspend liquidation and impose AD duty [...]
Wildfires Wreak Havoc on California and Supply Chains
Three fast-moving wildfires have raged across California within the past week wreaking havoc on millions of lives. One of them, Camp Fire, has destroyed Paradise, California and leveled the town’s 26,000 homes, leaving most the residents homeless. The wildfire has become the state’s deadliest and most destructive fire in California’s [...]
Uncertain Shippers Brace for Brexit
As the January 21st deadline for Prime Minister, Theresa May, to send a completed Brexit deal to Parliament marches closer, shippers are tensely bracing their supply chains and clamoring for guidance before the March 29th official UK exit from the European Union. JANUARY 21, 2019: PARLIAMENTARY DEAL DEADLINE MARCH 29, 2019: UK [...]
2018 Freight Market Wrap-Up
As the freight market heads deeper into typical peak season shipping, a wave of uncertainty has importers and exporters on alert, and carriers trying to balance unforeseen demand against United States’ trade policy. Back in May, contract rates to the East and West Coasts were steady and $100 lower than [...]
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 Issues First Round of Section 301 Exclusions
Section 301 Exclusions Won’t be Implemented by CBP Until Government Shutdown Ends “At the conclusion of the government funding hiatus, [...]
Trans-Pacific Rates & Capacity Brace for Lunar New Year
As the New Year brings fresh resolutions and opportunities, shippers are coming face-to-face with tighter capacity and higher rates on [...]
Government Shutdown Impact on CBP, OGAs & Trade Agencies
The U.S. federal government has been in a shutdown since 12:01 AM on December 22, 2018, after lawmakers failed to [...]
Shipper Alert: West Coast Port Congestion Expected through Lunar New Year
As reported earlier this month, U.S. West Coast terminals in Los Angeles and Long Beach are experiencing heavy volumes and [...]
11 Impacts of a ‘No Deal’ Brexit On Shippers
Shippers were thrown into more turmoil this past week after British Prime Minister, Theresa May, delayed Brexit debates indefinitely. The [...]
USTR Officially Suspends Jan. 1 Section 301 Tariffs until March 2
As reported in United States and China Call 90-Day Tariff Truce, the leaders of the United States and China met on [...]
Intermodal’s PSR Impact on Shippers, Chicago Hit Hard
2019 will be a transitional year for the United States’ rail industry; known for its inefficiencies, U.S. rail freight is [...]
‘Tis the Season – for Green Giving!
Recently, Green Worldwide Shipping® took the opportunity to give back to the children of UNICEF by organizing a competition bake-off [...]
Food Industry Braces for FDA Enforcement of FSVP in 2019
The Annual Enforcement, Litigation, and Compliance Conference in Washington D.C., on December 12th, shed new light on the Food and [...]
Los Angeles Pool of Pools Calls for Chassis as Mega Vessels Arrive
Recent events have created a dislocation of chassis in LA/LB Port complex and in part, is due to the lingering [...]
United States and China Call 90-Day Tariff Truce
On Saturday, December 1, 2018, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Argentina for the G20 [...]
USTR Releases Section 301 Update Ahead of G20 Summit, Says China Hasn’t Changed
On November 20, 2018, United States Trade Representative released a 53-page report updating information on its Section 301 investigation of China’s [...]
Quartz Surface Products from China May Soon Face Over 300% Tariffs & Duties
Published today, November 20, 2018, the Commerce Department made a preliminary affirmative antidumping determination that common quartz surface products from [...]
Wildfires Wreak Havoc on California and Supply Chains
Three fast-moving wildfires have raged across California within the past week wreaking havoc on millions of lives. One of them, [...]
Uncertain Shippers Brace for Brexit
As the January 21st deadline for Prime Minister, Theresa May, to send a completed Brexit deal to Parliament marches closer, shippers [...]
2018 Freight Market Wrap-Up
As the freight market heads deeper into typical peak season shipping, a wave of uncertainty has importers and exporters on [...]
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