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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 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 [...]
Port Pass 2.0 Program Update
Effective November 19th, 2018, the revised OffPeak program is scheduled to provide extended hours at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The changes are in response to requests from port users asking for an increase in flexibility and a reduction in the bunching of trucks. All non-exempt containers [...]
U.S. Shippers Frustrated with Chassis Split Delays
Nationwide, importers are struggling to ensure their freight is picked up efficiently from U.S. ports as chassis inaccessibility continues to rise amid cost increases, limited availability and quality of equipment. The decade-long issue has been an increasing problem at ports and railroad terminals for years, resulting in complex arrangements that [...]
Bicycle Imports Targeted in Section 201 Petition, U.S. Industry Seeks Quota & Tariffs
A Section 201 petition filed by Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA) and Detroit Bikes, submitted Thursday, October 18th, seeks a new, global safeguard on all imports (from all countries)of assembled bicycles valued under $400. Under section 201, domestic industries seriously injured or threatened with serious injury by increased imports may [...]
IMO Sulfur Regulation Impact on 2019 Freight Contracts
As the holiday shipping season peaks in advance of New Year tariffs, international shippers are already examining the market for the significant upcoming ocean carrier contract season. Effective January 1, 2020, an international cap on sulfur emissions from bunker fuel will add substantial costs to ocean carriers before existing beneficial [...]
Hurricane Michael Devastates Florida’s Panhandle
After Hurricane Michael made its historic landfall, almost seven million people in Florida and Georgia were placed under a tornado watch Wednesday as the Coast Guard closed ports in Brunswick and Savannah, Ga., to commercial vessels . Operations have since resumed but their neighbors up the coast are still waiting [...]
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 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 [...]
Port Pass 2.0 Program Update
Effective November 19th, 2018, the revised OffPeak program is scheduled to provide extended hours at the Ports of Los Angeles [...]
U.S. Shippers Frustrated with Chassis Split Delays
Nationwide, importers are struggling to ensure their freight is picked up efficiently from U.S. ports as chassis inaccessibility continues to [...]
Bicycle Imports Targeted in Section 201 Petition, U.S. Industry Seeks Quota & Tariffs
A Section 201 petition filed by Bicycle Corporation of America (BCA) and Detroit Bikes, submitted Thursday, October 18th, seeks a [...]
IMO Sulfur Regulation Impact on 2019 Freight Contracts
As the holiday shipping season peaks in advance of New Year tariffs, international shippers are already examining the market for [...]
Hurricane Michael Devastates Florida’s Panhandle
After Hurricane Michael made its historic landfall, almost seven million people in Florida and Georgia were placed under a tornado [...]
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