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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.
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, CHINA, AND MEXICO: IMPACT ON IMPORTERS
U.S. TARIFFS ON TRADE PARTNERS TAKE EFFECT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the White House announced a series of tariff measures effective Tuesday, February 4, 2025. These tariffs were enacted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the National Emergencies Act, Section 604 [...]
TRADE ALERT: CONFIRMED U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA SET TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 The U.S. is set to implement significant new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China, marking a major shift in trade policy that could have widespread economic implications. Beginning February 1, a 25% tariff [...]
NEW OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCES TO TRANSFORM GLOBAL NETWORKS
2025 OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCE RESTRUCTURING The container shipping industry is entering a period of change as major carriers realign their service networks for 2025 and beyond. The new and restructured alliances will reshape global trade lanes, redistribute capacity, and adjust port coverage, impacting supply chain planning and operational strategies. As these [...]
UK & EUROPEAN PORTS FACE DISRUPTIONS: CARRIERS ON WINTER STORM ALERT
UK & NORTHERN EUROPE BRACE FOR DANGEROUS WINTER STORM Ports and ocean carriers are bracing for significant schedule disruptions across Northern Europe as extreme weather sweeps through the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay. UK ports, already strained by previous storms Éowyn and Herminia, are seeing worsening delays, with [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 05 | 2025
As Week 05 begins, the freight market is navigating significant evolving global carrier alliances, is feeling the impact of the Lunar New Year public holiday, and continues to monitor the Red Sea region. OCEAN CARRIERS REMAIN CAUTIOUS OF RED SEA ROUTINGS Ocean carriers continue avoiding the Red Sea and [...]
PORT OF SAVANNAH: GATEWAY TO INDIA TRADE
The Port of Savannah (SAV) is becoming an essential hub for imports from India to key U.S. markets. Investments in rail infrastructure and strategic port connections anchors SAV’s position as a reliable option for importers moving goods from India to destinations like Atlanta, Chicago, and Dallas. SPEED TO MARKET: INDIA-U.S. [...]
WHITE HOUSE MEMO: AMERICA FIRST TRADE POLICY
WHITE HOUSE MEMORANDUM On January 20, 2025, President Trump published a memorandum (memo) introducing the America First Trade Policy as a strategy designed to reshape U.S. trade relationships and address long-standing trade challenges. The memo outlines a strategic review of trade agreements, tariffs, and international trade practices with a [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 04 | 2025
As Week 04 unfolds, the freight market is preparing for several challenges and transitions, including shifts in global carrier alliances, the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday, regional supply chain disruptions, and pending trade revisions by the new U.S. Administration. CAPACITY PRESSURES AND ALLIANCE ADJUSTMENTS The market is experiencing a [...]
DHS ADDS 37 NEW COMPANIES TO UFLPA ENTITY LIST
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has added 37 entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List, to combat the use of forced labor linked to the Xinjiang region of China. This marks the largest single expansion of the list to date, bringing the total number [...]
WHAT SHIPPERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES (ISPM 15)
YOU ASK, GREEN ANSWERS What Shippers Need to Know About the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) ISPM 15 BACKGROUND When shipping internationally, wood packaging materials like pallets, crates, and dunnage made from raw wood can carry harmful pests and diseases across borders. To mitigate these risks and [...]
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 [...]
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.
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, CHINA, AND MEXICO: IMPACT ON IMPORTERS
U.S. TARIFFS ON TRADE PARTNERS TAKE EFFECT ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 On Saturday, February 1, 2025, the White [...]
TRADE ALERT: CONFIRMED U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA
U.S. TARIFFS ON CANADA, MEXICO, AND CHINA SET TO BEGIN ON FEBRUARY 1, 2025 The U.S. is set to [...]
NEW OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCES TO TRANSFORM GLOBAL NETWORKS
2025 OCEAN CARRIER ALLIANCE RESTRUCTURING The container shipping industry is entering a period of change as major carriers realign their [...]
UK & EUROPEAN PORTS FACE DISRUPTIONS: CARRIERS ON WINTER STORM ALERT
UK & NORTHERN EUROPE BRACE FOR DANGEROUS WINTER STORM Ports and ocean carriers are bracing for significant schedule disruptions across [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 05 | 2025
As Week 05 begins, the freight market is navigating significant evolving global carrier alliances, is feeling the impact of [...]
PORT OF SAVANNAH: GATEWAY TO INDIA TRADE
The Port of Savannah (SAV) is becoming an essential hub for imports from India to key U.S. markets. Investments in [...]
WHITE HOUSE MEMO: AMERICA FIRST TRADE POLICY
WHITE HOUSE MEMORANDUM On January 20, 2025, President Trump published a memorandum (memo) introducing the America First Trade Policy [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 04 | 2025
As Week 04 unfolds, the freight market is preparing for several challenges and transitions, including shifts in global carrier [...]
DHS ADDS 37 NEW COMPANIES TO UFLPA ENTITY LIST
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has added 37 entities to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity [...]
WHAT SHIPPERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES (ISPM 15)
YOU ASK, GREEN ANSWERS What Shippers Need to Know About the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) ISPM [...]
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 [...]
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