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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.
Logistics in the Dark as Brexit Approaches
It’s been two years since 51 percent of Britain’s population voted for the separation of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU), but little has been done to reassure the community and the world of a “seamless” departure. Commonly referred to as “Brexit,” the decision to leave the [...]
Quarterly Freight Market Overview
Trade & tariffs If you’re a business owner, then chances are you’ve been following as the United States trade agenda sent waves of change across international waters. After implementing tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, the Administration also announced the first round of additional 25 percent Section 301 tariffs on [...]
Tariff Troubles, Brace your Bonds
On July 6th, Section 301 tariffs will apply 25 percent duties to the first list of impacted imports from China, with a second list waiting to be published. In addition, Section 232 tariffs are levying 25 percent duties on imported steel and 10 percent on aluminum. Shippers must consider the [...]
25% Tariffs for ‘First Set’ of China Imports
As reported in May, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published the list of products from China that will be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Citing unfair policies and practices related to the transfer of technology and intellectual property rights, the administration released a statement confirming United [...]
The Clock Starts on Air Cargo Advance Screening Interim Rule
Published and effective June 12, 2018 the Air Cargo Advanced Screening program (ACAS) addresses “ongoing aviation security threats” by enhancing the security of the aircraft and passengers on U.S.-bound flights by enabling U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to perform targeted risk assessments on air cargo prior to the aircraft departure [...]
ILA, USMX Reach 6-Year Contract for East & Gulf Coast Ports
International shippers doing business through America’s East and Gulf Coasts can breathe a little easier as the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) await ratification of a tentative six-year master contract. For importers and exporters, it is a rare sign of stability in a fluctuating [...]
Brazil Truckers Win as Economy Stumbles to Recover
Drivers may have been celebrating after a compromise was reached between the Brazilian Association of Truckers, Abcam, and the government, but manufacturers across the country took deep losses. The 30-day truce comes days after a crippling, nationwide strike that cost the country $9 billion in lost income and damages. While [...]
U.S. Trade Allies Retaliatory Response to Tariffs
Last week, the United States shocked the international trade community by implementing 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent on aluminum for its closest trading allies, the European Union, Canada, and Mexico. While the greater culpability of steel and aluminum overcapacity rests with China, the U.S. believes transshipping, currency [...]
U.S. Trade, Tariffs for Everyone
The United States will proceed with implementing a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent on aluminum imports starting midnight this Friday, June 1, 2018. Originally announced in March, key allies were exempt pending independent trade negotiations, such as North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but with stagnant progress, the administration [...]
China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM)
Beginning June 1st, 2018, Chinese Customs has announced the launch of a new manifest initiative to expedite clearance procedures for both import and export, air and ocean cargoes. An electronic submission will be required 24 hours prior to loading at the port of export, as reflected on the bill of lading. [...]
Trucker Strike Paralyzes Brazil
Ports all over Brazil are at a critical stand-still as the country enters its 10th day of protests. While a provisional, 30-day truce was reached between the government and Abcam, the Brazilian Association of Truck Drivers, independent operators refuse to return to work until they see lower fuel prices at gas [...]
Domestic Squeezes Shippers, from Trucking to Intermodal
As the U.S. trucking market tightens further under ELD compliance, shippers typically turning to intermodal for additional space will be greeted by high spot rates and cold shoulders as contracted commitments and service adjustments limit rail absorption capacity. Spot rates for intermodal are over 50 percent higher, on average, year-over-year. [...]
Chicken Tax Protects U.S. Trucks through 2041
Shippers, reliant business owners, and other dependent industries are watching closely as the United States and China face-off in tense international trade negotiations. Earlier this year, the U.S. administration announced 25% tariff on steel and 10% on aluminum imports in an effort to protect domestic manufacturing from excessive “dumping” by Chinese [...]
CSX Ends Domestic Intermodal for Detroit
In a year-long effort to shift away from hub-and-spoke railroad management and in fulfillment of E. Hunter Harrison’s, CSX Transportation’s late CEO, vision for precision railroading, the Florida-based rail provider will discontinue domestic intermodal services to Detroit starting September 1, 2018. The shift towards scheduled railroading means eliminating smaller markets [...]
U.S. Businesses Petition for Tariff Relief
As the first day of public hearings commenced, hundreds of U.S. companies gathered in Washington to testify for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 hearing regarding tariffs to be issued on $50 billion worth of import goods from China. Spanning over three days, large shippers and lobbying groups, such as General [...]
Roadcheck’s Hours-of-Service Compliance May Strain U.S. Trucking
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck initiative, founded in 1988, is the largest targeted enforcement program for commercial vehicles in world and conducted annually across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This year, International Roadcheck is scheduled for June 5-7 with a specific focus on driver hours-of-service (HOS) [...]
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.
Logistics in the Dark as Brexit Approaches
It’s been two years since 51 percent of Britain’s population voted for the separation of the United Kingdom (UK) from [...]
Quarterly Freight Market Overview
Trade & tariffs If you’re a business owner, then chances are you’ve been following as the United States trade agenda [...]
Tariff Troubles, Brace your Bonds
On July 6th, Section 301 tariffs will apply 25 percent duties to the first list of impacted imports from China, [...]
25% Tariffs for ‘First Set’ of China Imports
As reported in May, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) published the list of products from China [...]
The Clock Starts on Air Cargo Advance Screening Interim Rule
Published and effective June 12, 2018 the Air Cargo Advanced Screening program (ACAS) addresses “ongoing aviation security threats” by enhancing the [...]
ILA, USMX Reach 6-Year Contract for East & Gulf Coast Ports
International shippers doing business through America’s East and Gulf Coasts can breathe a little easier as the International Longshoremen’s Association [...]
Brazil Truckers Win as Economy Stumbles to Recover
Drivers may have been celebrating after a compromise was reached between the Brazilian Association of Truckers, Abcam, and the government, [...]
U.S. Trade Allies Retaliatory Response to Tariffs
Last week, the United States shocked the international trade community by implementing 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent [...]
U.S. Trade, Tariffs for Everyone
The United States will proceed with implementing a 25 percent tariff on steel and 10 percent on aluminum imports starting midnight [...]
China Customs Advance Manifest (CCAM)
Beginning June 1st, 2018, Chinese Customs has announced the launch of a new manifest initiative to expedite clearance procedures for [...]
Trucker Strike Paralyzes Brazil
Ports all over Brazil are at a critical stand-still as the country enters its 10th day of protests. While a provisional, [...]
Domestic Squeezes Shippers, from Trucking to Intermodal
As the U.S. trucking market tightens further under ELD compliance, shippers typically turning to intermodal for additional space will be [...]
Chicken Tax Protects U.S. Trucks through 2041
Shippers, reliant business owners, and other dependent industries are watching closely as the United States and China face-off in tense [...]
CSX Ends Domestic Intermodal for Detroit
In a year-long effort to shift away from hub-and-spoke railroad management and in fulfillment of E. Hunter Harrison’s, CSX Transportation’s [...]
U.S. Businesses Petition for Tariff Relief
As the first day of public hearings commenced, hundreds of U.S. companies gathered in Washington to testify for the U.S. [...]
Roadcheck’s Hours-of-Service Compliance May Strain U.S. Trucking
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck initiative, founded in 1988, is the largest targeted enforcement program for commercial [...]
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