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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.
CBP CLARIFIES FEEDER VESSEL ELIGIBILITY FOR RECIPROCAL TARIFF IN-TRANSIT EXEMPTIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued clarification for which shipments moving via feeder vessels fit within the in-transit exemption for reciprocal tariffs. In a May 15, 2025 update to its IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs FAQ, CBP outlined specific conditions under which cargo qualifies for the exemption, depending on [...]
NEW TSCA RULE: WHAT U.S. IMPORTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PFAS REPORTING
MANDATORY PFAS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTERS UNDER TSCA Environmental reporting requirements are now in place for U.S. companies that imported products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) between 2011 and 2022. Enforced under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the rule applies to finished goods, materials, and components treated with [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 20 | 2025
U.S.–CHINA TARIFF SUSPENSION OFFERS SHORT-TERM TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS On May 11, 2025, the United States and China jointly announced a 90-day suspension of select tariffs imposed over the previous six weeks. A new Executive Order, effective May 14, removes 24 percentage points of additional duties on Chinese-origin [...]
NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHINA TRADE: TEMPORARY TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS BEGINS MAY 14
On May 12, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order that formalizes the tariff suspension announced in the U.S.–China Joint Statement released one day prior. The new order provides guidance for implementing the 90-day tariff suspension that grants relief for U.S. importers sourcing goods from China, Hong Kong, [...]
TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS: WHAT THE U.S.–CHINA TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT REALLY MEANS
NEWLY ANNOUNCED 90-DAY TARIFF SUSPENSIONS COULD REDUCE IMPORT COSTS ON CHINESE GOODS—IF COMPANIES MOVE QUICKLY On May 12, 2025, the United States and China jointly agreed to temporarily roll back key tariffs imposed over the past six weeks. While the agreement suspends 24 percentage points of newly added tariffs [...]
U.S.-BOUND SHIPMENTS REROUTED AMID INDIA–PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS
INDIA AND PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS: IMPACT ON SOUTH ASIA FREIGHT ROUTINGS New trade directives from India and Pakistan are reshaping container logistics across the South Asia–U.S. trade lanes. In recent days, both governments have issued new restrictions that not only halt bilateral trade but also affect third-country shipments transiting [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNOUNCES Q1 2025 TREES DONATION IMPACT
GREEN TREES: A GLOBAL REFORESTATION PROGRAM Green Worldwide Shipping® donated 21,309 trees in the first quarter of 2025 through its Green Trees program in partnership with Trees for the Future (TREES). Each tree represents more than a carbon offset—it’s an investment in soil regeneration, food security, and climate resilience [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 19 | 2025
Week 19 finds global trade shifts shaping cargo operations. A new U.S.–UK trade framework expands U.S. export opportunities across key sectors, Northern Europe’s ports remain active amid growing backlogs, South Asia sees routing adjustments following new India–Pakistan trade directives, and Newark’s runway work prompts schedule adjustments. NEW U.S.–UK TRADE [...]
NEW U.S.-UK TRADE FRAMEWORK SIGNALS SHIFT IN TRANSATLANTIC TRADE POLICY
On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new U.S.–UK trade framework, marking a significant shift in transatlantic trade policy. The leaders outlined mutual commitments to improve market access, reduce trade barriers, and protect strategic industries. "The deal includes billions of dollars of [...]
EUROPEAN SUPPLY CHAIN TACKLES NETWORK CHALLENGES
EUROPE’S PORTS EXPERIENCE ONGOING CONGESTION Port congestion remains a factor across Northern Europe’s container hubs, including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and London Gateway. While backlogs persist, logistics teams are adapting—adjusting routings, timelines, and transport strategies to maintain freight movement in a tight operating environment. GROWING IMPORT PRESSURE IMPACTS EUROPEAN SUPPLY NETWORK [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 18 | 2025
Week 18 brings trade policy adjustments and infrastructure disruptions influencing regional cargo movement and response times. U.S. tariff revisions, Iberian Peninsula power outages, and holiday closures in Asia are shaping near-term planning. U.S. TRADE POLICY REVISES TARIFF PROCESSES FOR NORTH AMERICAN IMPORTS A new Executive Order issued April 29, [...]
CBP CLARIFIES IN-TRANSIT EXEMPTION FOR RECIPROCAL TARIFFS APPLIES ONLY TO OCEAN FREIGHT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a clarification regarding the in-transit exemptions under the new reciprocal tariff policy. In an April 30 update to its IEEPA Reciprocal Tariffs FAQ, CBP confirmed that exemptions from the tariff increases—applicable to goods in transit as of April 5 or April 9—apply [...]
U.S. OFFERS LIMITED TARIFF RELIEF FOR DOMESTICALLY ASSEMBLED AUTOS
PROCLAMATION: U.S. ASSEMBLED AUTOMOTIVES ELIGIBLE FOR SOME TARIFF RELIEF On April 29, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation modifying how Section 232 duties apply to auto parts. Automakers that assemble vehicles in the United States may now apply for a limited tariff offset to reduce their Section 232 parts [...]
EXECUTIVE ORDER EXEMPTS TARIFF STACKING FOR SECTION 232 AUTO, ALUMINUM, AND STEEL IMPORTS
On April 29, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order that limits the cumulative application or “tariff stacking” of certain U.S. tariffs, reducing duty exposure on targeted imports from Canada and Mexico—including autos, auto parts, aluminum, and steel. The order applies retroactively to all entries made on or after [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING REPORTS 2024 DONATION IMPACT: 89,905 TREES PLANTED WITH TREES FOR THE FUTURE
COMMITMENT IN ACTION: SUSTAINABILITY AS A CULTURE Green Worldwide Shipping is proud of our longstanding partnership with Trees for the Future (TREES). Since, 2019, Green has planted a tree automatically, for every shipment, customer, and employee to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development. Through this partnership, we’ve supported programs [...]
CBP SIGNALS PLAN TO END OF CHINA AND HONG KONG DE MINIMIS EXCEPTIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued a notice to implement Executive Orders 14256, 14259, and 14266, which amend duty treatment for low-value imports from China and Hong Kong. The new enforcement measures are intended to finalize the elimination of de minimis duty exemptions and strengthen collection procedures for [...]
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.
CBP CLARIFIES FEEDER VESSEL ELIGIBILITY FOR RECIPROCAL TARIFF IN-TRANSIT EXEMPTIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued clarification for which shipments moving via feeder vessels fit within the [...]
NEW TSCA RULE: WHAT U.S. IMPORTERS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PFAS REPORTING
MANDATORY PFAS REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR IMPORTERS UNDER TSCA Environmental reporting requirements are now in place for U.S. companies that imported [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 20 | 2025
U.S.–CHINA TARIFF SUSPENSION OFFERS SHORT-TERM TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS On May 11, 2025, the United States and China [...]
NEW EXECUTIVE ORDER ON CHINA TRADE: TEMPORARY TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS BEGINS MAY 14
On May 12, 2025, the White House issued an Executive Order that formalizes the tariff suspension announced in the [...]
TARIFF RELIEF FOR U.S. IMPORTERS: WHAT THE U.S.–CHINA TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT REALLY MEANS
NEWLY ANNOUNCED 90-DAY TARIFF SUSPENSIONS COULD REDUCE IMPORT COSTS ON CHINESE GOODS—IF COMPANIES MOVE QUICKLY On May 12, 2025, [...]
U.S.-BOUND SHIPMENTS REROUTED AMID INDIA–PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS
INDIA AND PAKISTAN TRADE RESTRICTIONS: IMPACT ON SOUTH ASIA FREIGHT ROUTINGS New trade directives from India and Pakistan are [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ANNOUNCES Q1 2025 TREES DONATION IMPACT
GREEN TREES: A GLOBAL REFORESTATION PROGRAM Green Worldwide Shipping® donated 21,309 trees in the first quarter of 2025 through [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 19 | 2025
Week 19 finds global trade shifts shaping cargo operations. A new U.S.–UK trade framework expands U.S. export opportunities across [...]
NEW U.S.-UK TRADE FRAMEWORK SIGNALS SHIFT IN TRANSATLANTIC TRADE POLICY
On May 8, 2025, President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new U.S.–UK trade framework, marking [...]
EUROPEAN SUPPLY CHAIN TACKLES NETWORK CHALLENGES
EUROPE’S PORTS EXPERIENCE ONGOING CONGESTION Port congestion remains a factor across Northern Europe’s container hubs, including Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg, and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 18 | 2025
Week 18 brings trade policy adjustments and infrastructure disruptions influencing regional cargo movement and response times. U.S. tariff revisions, [...]
CBP CLARIFIES IN-TRANSIT EXEMPTION FOR RECIPROCAL TARIFFS APPLIES ONLY TO OCEAN FREIGHT
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued a clarification regarding the in-transit exemptions under the new reciprocal tariff policy. [...]
U.S. OFFERS LIMITED TARIFF RELIEF FOR DOMESTICALLY ASSEMBLED AUTOS
PROCLAMATION: U.S. ASSEMBLED AUTOMOTIVES ELIGIBLE FOR SOME TARIFF RELIEF On April 29, 2025, the White House issued a proclamation modifying [...]
EXECUTIVE ORDER EXEMPTS TARIFF STACKING FOR SECTION 232 AUTO, ALUMINUM, AND STEEL IMPORTS
On April 29, 2025, President Trump signed a new Executive Order that limits the cumulative application or “tariff stacking” of [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING REPORTS 2024 DONATION IMPACT: 89,905 TREES PLANTED WITH TREES FOR THE FUTURE
COMMITMENT IN ACTION: SUSTAINABILITY AS A CULTURE Green Worldwide Shipping is proud of our longstanding partnership with Trees for [...]
CBP SIGNALS PLAN TO END OF CHINA AND HONG KONG DE MINIMIS EXCEPTIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently issued a notice to implement Executive Orders 14256, 14259, and 14266, which amend [...]
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