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What Is Human Rights Due Diligence and Why Does It Matter to U.S. Importers?
As a company, when you import a product into the United States you bear a certain amount of responsibility for everything that has gone into the process of getting that product to market. This includes being aware of whether forced labor or human rights abuses occurred at any point during the supply chain up to that point. Regulations in place in the U.S. and elsewhere require companies to comply with certain standards when it comes to human rights and [...]
What Is Supply Chain Sustainability and Why Is It Important?
WHAT IS SUPPLY CHAIN SUSTAINABILITY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? Sustainability is critical for improving quality of life and protecting the environment for the future. Implementing sustainable processes and objectives in a supply chain is important for upholding three key responsibilities for the long-term growth and success of a company. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES Government regulations regarding sustainability in a supply chain require mandatory compliance by the company. It is also recognized by customers and potential clients, which enhances the credibility [...]
What Do I Need To Know About the Upcoming SEC Regulations on GHG Emissions and How Might It Affect My Company’s Operations?
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UPCOMING SEC REGULATIONS ON GHG EMISSIONS AND HOW MIGHT IT AFFECT MY COMPANY’S OPERATIONS? Earlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a new rule designed to enhance how companies disclose potential climate-related impacts on their business. This comes at a time when an increasing number of investors are expressing concern about climate risk for the businesses they invest in. The proposed rule will require all publicly held [...]
I Am Importing Some Furniture from Germany into the USA. Do I Need to Fill Out the TSCA Form and Specify All Chemicals or Do I Just List All The Exact Wood Parts Used? This Is for Brand New Furniture
I AM IMPORTING SOME FURNITURE FROM GERMANY INTO THE USA. DO I NEED TO FILL OUT THE TSCA FORM AND SPECIFY ALL CHEMICALS OR DO I JUST LIST ALL THE EXACT WOOD PARTS USED? THIS IS FOR BRAND NEW FURNITURE. Two regulations may be at play in this scenario -Â the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Title VI compliance and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Lacey Act requirements. If the furniture is not made of composite wood nor [...]
What are the Differences in Freight Release Types?
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES IN FREIGHT RELEASE TYPES? Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more.  For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor international shipping news, stay up-to-date on supply chain disruptions by following us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. talk to a supply chain expert
What are the Pros and Cons of Different Transportation Modes?
WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF DIFFERENT TRANSPORTATION MODES? The four main transportation modes for moving freight are trucking, rail, cargo vessel, and air cargo. Each mode provides benefits to the shipper depending on the volume, type, and weight of the commodities shipped and the speed at which the freight must move. Rail and cargo vessels are fuel efficient and offer good rates for large volume and oversized/over-weight freight but require longer transit times. Trucking is typically faster than [...]
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