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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.

Join Green, Live Well

Green Worldwide Shipping adamantly believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance through company-wide health initiatives and local community volunteering; it’s who we are. Green values… Every shipping experience should be a pleasure; Respect for our clients, our vendors, our employees, and our world; We encourage the personal and professional growth [...]

Progress Continues on C-TPAT Updates

While significant work has been completed in updating the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, there is still much more to be done. Updates include new Minimum Security Criteria and a new best practices framework, but the program continues to be updated and refined under the leadership of Elizabeth Schmelzinger, C-TPAT [...]

Hurricanes on Supply Chain Brains

Southern states are reeling from widespread damage in the wake of two major back-to-back hurricanes. Hurricane Harvey struck as a Category 4 on Friday, August 25, displacing thousands of Houston residents, over 20 deaths, and record-breaking flooding.  Harvey’s 51.2 inches of water broke the 48-inch record, set by Tropical Storm [...]

September 12th, 2017|Categories: Domestic, Freight Market, Shipping News|

Hurricane Irma Aftermath

Hurricane Irma battered through Florida over the weekend causing widespread power outages and flooding.  While landing as a Category 2 hurricane, Irma has been downgraded to a tropical storm as it travels over Florida into Georgia.  The city of Tampa was spared direct impact from the hurricane, resulting in debris [...]

Hurricane Irma Impacts Florida Freight

Green’s Miami physical offices and warehouse will be closed on Friday, September 8thdue to Hurricane Irma; however, systems and personnel will be available online. Phones will be routed to headquarters in Atlanta for any urgent support.

From Golden Week to Golden Peak?

Spurred by economic growth in both the U.S. and Europe – import volumes from Asia grew by over 7 percent in June – a weak container market turned bullish just in time for the holiday shipping season.  As trade lane volumes continue to gain strength, capacity is playing a key role in this [...]

Environmental Inspections Shuts Down Chinese Manufacturing

China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) concluded their latest round of month-long, on-site environmental inspections across eight local provinces. The Chinese government launched its first series of investigations in 2016, imposing over 440 million Yuan (65.4 million USD) in fines and holding 6,500 people accountable. […]

Green’s Houston Office Hit by Harvey

Due to severe flooding from Hurricane Harvey, Green Worldwide Shipping’s Houston office has been closed.  Employees were relocated to safety with no injuries as the water levels rose.  Port terminals, major highways, rail lines, airports, Customs, trucking and warehouses have been and will remain closed with cargoes stuck until waters [...]

Spotlight on Wooden Bedroom Furniture Spurs AD/CVD

A Florida-based importer caught the attention of the U.S. government for evading payment of anti-dumping and countervailing duties of bedroom furniture from China when a competitor brought the case to court under the False Claims Act.  The importer is accused of classifying bedroom sets, dressers, beds, and nightstands as metal [...]

The Great (Green) American Eclipse

On August 21st, millions of Americans paused to look up into the sky and witness first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 38 years. While Green offices were not in the path of totality, our Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver branches were able to see it at 90%.

August 23rd, 2017|Categories: Green News|Tags: , , , , |

Bond with Green’s Miami Warehouse

What is a bonded warehouse? U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) defines bonded warehouses as secured areas in which imported dutiable merchandise may be stored, manipulated, or undergo manufacturing operations without payment of duty for up to 5 years from the date of importation (19 U.S. Code § 1555). [...]

August 18th, 2017|Categories: Green News, Warehousing|Tags: , , , |

Green Worldwide Reaffirms UN Global Compact Commitment to Sustainability

As an important player in the international area of logistics, Green is dedicated to seeking out and implementing innovative and eco-friendly transportation solutions. In upholding these basic responsibilities to our fellow man, we set the stage for long-term success.

Green Worldwide Project Cargo Purifies Water

Purifying water in the middle of a desert can be a logistical challenge, and exactly what a leading, Las Vegas-based water packing and purification producer tasked the project cargo team at Green Worldwide Shipping. […]

Green Worldwide Makes Moves for Energiewende Exhibition

Energiewende – Germany’s Energy Transition, a touring exhibition of Germany’s efforts to convert to a fully renewable energy supply by 2050, opened at Miami Dade College on July 7. […]

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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.

Join Green, Live Well

Green Worldwide Shipping adamantly believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance through company-wide health initiatives and local community volunteering; it’s [...]

Progress Continues on C-TPAT Updates

While significant work has been completed in updating the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program, there is still much more to [...]

Hurricane Irma Impacts Florida Freight

Green’s Miami physical offices and warehouse will be closed on Friday, September 8thdue to Hurricane Irma; however, systems and personnel will be available online. Phones will be routed to headquarters in Atlanta for any urgent support.

Environmental Inspections Shuts Down Chinese Manufacturing

China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) concluded their latest round of month-long, on-site environmental inspections across eight local provinces. The [...]

The Great (Green) American Eclipse

On August 21st, millions of Americans paused to look up into the sky and witness first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 38 years. While Green offices were not in the path of totality, our Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver branches were able to see it at 90%.

August 23rd, 2017|Categories: Green News|Tags: , , , , |

Green Worldwide Reaffirms UN Global Compact Commitment to Sustainability

As an important player in the international area of logistics, Green is dedicated to seeking out and implementing innovative and eco-friendly transportation solutions. In upholding these basic responsibilities to our fellow man, we set the stage for long-term success.

Green Worldwide Project Cargo Purifies Water

Purifying water in the middle of a desert can be a logistical challenge, and exactly what a leading, Las Vegas-based [...]

Green Worldwide Makes Moves for Energiewende Exhibition

Energiewende – Germany’s Energy Transition, a touring exhibition of Germany’s efforts to convert to a fully renewable energy supply by [...]

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