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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 PROPOSES NEW RULES FOR TYPE 86 ENTRIES
SECTION 321 TYPE 86 SHIPMENTS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has identified areas for improvement in the management of low-value shipments under Section 321. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) published on January 14, 2025 outlines significant changes to the de minimis shipment process, specifically impacting Type 86 entries. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 03 | 2025
The freight market has experienced significant shifts over recent weeks, with a noticeable improvement in space availability across major trade lanes heading into Week 3. As we approach Chinese New Year (CNY), carriers are actively seeking to secure additional volume to strengthen their rolling pools ahead of anticipated factory [...]
IMPACT OF POTENTIAL U.S. ENERGY POLICY CHANGES ON PROJECT CARGO AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
The project cargo industry is currently feeling optimistic due to the extensive energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects in the US. However, the uncertainty of the new presidential administration, especially for renewable energy projects, could dampen this optimism. Project cargo is the specialized transportation of large, heavy, or critical components—such [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 02 | 2025
WEEK 2 FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE: TENTATIVE LABOR AGREEMENT, SLOWDOWN, TARIFF RISKS, AND LUNAR NEW YEAR IMPACT U.S. PORTS As we enter the second week of 2025, the freight market is navigating a blend of factors—seasonal slowdowns, political uncertainty, and the typical start-of-year adjustments. While demand remains resilient, certain key [...]
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED ON SIX-YEAR ILA-USMX MASTER CONTRACT
WORK STOPPAGE AVERTED: U.S. EAST COAST AND GULF COAST PORTS REMAIN OPERATIONAL The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) announced on January 8, 2025, that they have reached a tentative agreement on all terms for a new six-year Master Contract. Both parties have agreed [...]
U.S. EAST COAST STRIKE THREAT: ILA AND USMX STALEMATE LEADS TO NEW CARRIER SURCHARGES
ILA-USMX CONTRACT DEADLINE As the January 15, 2025 labor contract deadline looms between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), concerns mount about the possibility of a strike, particularly on U.S. East and Gulf Coast trade routes. While both parties express their desire to [...]
2024 FREIGHT INDUSTRY: YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2024, the freight industry faced supply chain disruptions, adapted to shifting global trade policies, and took bold steps toward environmental sustainability. Throughout the year, the supply chain was shaped by labor disputes, equipment shortages, natural disasters, and policy changes. However, the industry’s ability to pivot, adapt, and build resilience [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 01 | 2025
WEEK 1 FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE: A STRONG START TO 2025 EXPECTED, BUT CHALLENGES AHEAD The freight market is kicking off 2025 with strong demand and several key developments shaping how global shipping will unfold in the coming weeks. While there is a lot of momentum right now, there are [...]
U.S. IMPACT OF MEXICO TEXTILE TARIFF INCREASE
On December 20, 2024, Mexico terminated a program that previously allowed U.S. apparel and textile importers to avoid paying duties by utilizing Mexican warehouses as fulfillment hubs through the Manufacturing, Maquila, and Export Services Industry (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación) “IMMEX” program. The Mexican government’s decree, announced [...]
ASIA AIR CARGO: GROWTH AND CAPACITY STRAIN
Air cargo volumes from Asia are on the rise, driven by strong demand and shifting trade patterns. However, as the market continues to grow, securing space on major trade routes is becoming increasingly difficult due to ongoing capacity constraints. SHIFT IN AIR CARGO CONTRACTS Over the past year, capacity issues [...]
PANAMA CANAL FEE INCREASES: IMPACT ON U.S. EAST COAST & GULF SHIPPING ROUTES
REVISED PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM AND TARIFFS Starting January 1, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will implement significant changes to its Transit Reservation System. These adjustments, which include revised tariffs, aim to streamline operations and better address the growing demands of global trade. "These changes will provide [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 2024
As the U.S. freight market enters Week 51 of 2024, new Panama Canal tariffs and the potential International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike loom large. These challenges, combined with tightening capacity, are beginning to impact shipping operations, particularly along the U.S. East Coast and West Coast. PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT SURCHARGE [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE RAISES $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS THRILLED TO SHARE WE RAISED $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN 2024! This year, all 16 of our offices came together to support the cause, with 141 employees—and their families—participating in the Walk/Run events across the country. Employees engaged in various fundraising efforts [...]
KEY CHANGES TO U.S. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES
CHANGES TO ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has finalized a rule that revises several aspects of its antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) procedures, with a focus on non-market economy (NME) policy. This update primarily impacts AD cases. It allows third-country entities, owned [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 50 | 2024
Container shipping demand stays strong in Week 50 as we head into late December and January, especially on the PSW and PNW routes. There are three main reasons behind this: volumes are shifting away from USEC routes, seasonal surges ahead of Chinese New Year, and front-loading activity due to [...]
CHINA RESTRICTS KEY MINERAL EXPORTS AMID RISING US-CHINA TECH TENSIONS
China has announced a ban on the export of three critical rare minerals—gallium, germanium, and antimony—to the United States, citing national security concerns. These materials play an essential role in various high-tech industries, including semiconductors, fiber optics, solar energy, and defense technologies. The decision marks the latest development in an [...]
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 PROPOSES NEW RULES FOR TYPE 86 ENTRIES
SECTION 321 TYPE 86 SHIPMENTS Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has identified areas for improvement in the management of [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 03 | 2025
The freight market has experienced significant shifts over recent weeks, with a noticeable improvement in space availability across major [...]
IMPACT OF POTENTIAL U.S. ENERGY POLICY CHANGES ON PROJECT CARGO AND RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS
The project cargo industry is currently feeling optimistic due to the extensive energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects in the [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 02 | 2025
WEEK 2 FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE: TENTATIVE LABOR AGREEMENT, SLOWDOWN, TARIFF RISKS, AND LUNAR NEW YEAR IMPACT U.S. PORTS As [...]
TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED ON SIX-YEAR ILA-USMX MASTER CONTRACT
WORK STOPPAGE AVERTED: U.S. EAST COAST AND GULF COAST PORTS REMAIN OPERATIONAL The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the [...]
U.S. EAST COAST STRIKE THREAT: ILA AND USMX STALEMATE LEADS TO NEW CARRIER SURCHARGES
ILA-USMX CONTRACT DEADLINE As the January 15, 2025 labor contract deadline looms between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and [...]
2024 FREIGHT INDUSTRY: YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2024, the freight industry faced supply chain disruptions, adapted to shifting global trade policies, and took bold steps toward [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 01 | 2025
WEEK 1 FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE: A STRONG START TO 2025 EXPECTED, BUT CHALLENGES AHEAD The freight market is kicking [...]
U.S. IMPACT OF MEXICO TEXTILE TARIFF INCREASE
On December 20, 2024, Mexico terminated a program that previously allowed U.S. apparel and textile importers to avoid paying duties [...]
ASIA AIR CARGO: GROWTH AND CAPACITY STRAIN
Air cargo volumes from Asia are on the rise, driven by strong demand and shifting trade patterns. However, as the [...]
PANAMA CANAL FEE INCREASES: IMPACT ON U.S. EAST COAST & GULF SHIPPING ROUTES
REVISED PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT RESERVATION SYSTEM AND TARIFFS Starting January 1, 2025, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will implement [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 51 | 2024
As the U.S. freight market enters Week 51 of 2024, new Panama Canal tariffs and the potential International Longshoremen's [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE RAISES $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING IS THRILLED TO SHARE WE RAISED $25,000 FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL IN 2024! This [...]
KEY CHANGES TO U.S. ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES
CHANGES TO ANTIDUMPING AND COUNTERVAILING DUTY PROCEDURES The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) has finalized a rule that revises [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 50 | 2024
Container shipping demand stays strong in Week 50 as we head into late December and January, especially on the [...]
CHINA RESTRICTS KEY MINERAL EXPORTS AMID RISING US-CHINA TECH TENSIONS
China has announced a ban on the export of three critical rare minerals—gallium, germanium, and antimony—to the United States, citing [...]
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