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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.
GERMAN DOCKWORKER STRIKE ACTION: HAMBURG
LABOR ACTION AT PORT OF HAMBURG Dockworker strikes are taking place at all terminals of the port of Hamburg starting today, July 9, 2024, and running for 48 hours through July 11 at 7 a.m. local time. The first, second, and third shift will all be participating in the work [...]
HURRICANE BERYL: SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT
OPERATIONS UPDATE: TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 Port of Houston - All terminals closed for storm recovery. Port will update at 4:00 PM Central. Class 1 Railroads - Inland intermodal facility closed. As conditions improve, engineering teams are conducting track inspections in areas that are safely accessible and are prepared to [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 27 | 2024
Week 27 brings tidings of good news from the Panama Canal though tight capacity and port congestion in Asia continues to plague the global supply chain. PANAMA CANAL DRAFT RESTRICTIONS MODIFIED Earlier this month, the Panama Canal Authority announced a significant change: they will be increasing the number of [...]
PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY INCREASES TRANSIT VOLUME
PANAMA CANAL NEARING NORMAL LEVELS AND INCREASING TRANSIT VOLUME After months of low water levels due to a historic drought, the Panama Canal’s freshwater reservoirs are approaching normal levels as summer begins. The drought, starting in mid-2023, reduced water levels in Gatun Lake, forcing the Panama Canal Authority (APC) to [...]
CALIFORNIA PORTS: INVESTMENT IN ELECTRIC TRUCKING
ELECTRIC TRUCKING INVESTMENTS The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports are investing a combined $25 million to support the development of charging infrastructure for electric-powered heavy-duty trucks to service southern California harbors and warehouses. The commissions of both ports also authorized another $12.5 million from their respective clean truck funds [...]
EARLY RETURN DATE: ADDRESSING CONCERNS IN MARITIME DATA ACCURACY
SHIPPERS PUSH FMC TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH CHANGING DROP OFF DATES FOR EXPORTS U.S. exporters have expressed concerns to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) that the inconsistent information on vessel schedules and drop-off dates leads to higher costs and delays. Although having a single source for this kind of data [...]
E-COMMERCE AND AIR CARGO: THE NEED FOR ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY
SPECIAL HANDLING CODE NEEDED FOR E-COMMERCE DUE TO AIR VOLUME CONSUMPTION E-commerce has sustained enormous volume growth over the last 18 months, commanding large portions of the global air markets. The exponential growth of the industry was kickstarted by the pandemic; and shows no signs of slowing. Retail sales are [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 26 | 2024
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS: WEEK 26 Including capacity constraints, labor unrest, and the Port of Baltimore reopening following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March. TIGHT CAPACITY AND PORT CONGESTION The Red Sea crisis and container shortages continue to impact capacity. Vessel diversions around the Cape of Good [...]
INDO-PACIFIC ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK (IPEF) COMMENTS FROM INDUSTRY SUMMARY
The U.S. Commerce Department recently solicited insights on strengthening supply chain resilience through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Diverse stakeholders, including trade associations and companies, have offered varying perspectives, such as restoring and trade liberalization, on achieving this critical objective. Federal Register: Request for Comments on Commerce Supply Chain Risk [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING® EARNS 2024-2025 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™
We are pleased to announce that Green Worldwide Shipping® has earned the Great Place To Work Certification for second year in a row. 78% of employees rated Green Worldwide Shipping® as a great place to work, 21% higher than the average U.S. company. “Obtaining the Great Place To Work Certification [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 25 | 2024
In Week 25, we continue to see capacity constraints, labor unrest, and equipment shortages strain the global supply chain. Building supply chain resistance into your logistics program will help mitigate or minimize shipping delays and inventory shortages. GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS: WEEK 25 LABOR UNREST: CANADA WEST COAST, U.S. [...]
AIR CARGO SURGE: MARKET TRENDS AND PREDICTIONS
Demand for air cargo surged in Asia, the Middle East, and India. The volume spike began in May 2024 driven by the ongoing disruptions in global container shipping. As shippers find it increasingly difficult to secure space on container vessels, they turn to air cargo freight solutions. VOLUMES TRENDING UP [...]
PORT OF NEVADA OFFICIALLY OPENS: THIRD NEW POP-UP INTERMODAL FACILITY IN THE WESTERN US IN 2024
The Port of Nevada officially opened this month. Its first container was received on June 3rd. Located in Fernley, 30 minutes east of Reno, the 224-acre inland port handles imports and exports between northern Nevada and the Port of Oakland. The President of the Port of Nevada, Stuart Lichter, emphasized [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 24 | 2024
Capacity constraints, labor unrest, and potential labor unrest pose challenges to the global supply chain as we move through Week 24. LABOR UNREST: CANADA WEST COAST, U.S. EAST & GULF COASTS In the U.S., the International Longshormen’s Association (ILA) suspended labor talks with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). [...]
ILA CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN AS SEPTEMBER DEADLINE LOOMS
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently entrenched in contract negotiations revolving around the coast-wide Master Contract. The ILA is the largest union of maritime workers in North America, representing 85,000 longshore workers along the East Coast, Gulf Coast, Puerto Rico, Great Lakes, and [...]
MEXICO CEMENTS PLACE AS TOP U.S. TRADE PARTNER
Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas, two Mexican ports, saw significant increases in cargo last year, which suggests that Asia's inputs are driving up export production for the U.S. and other markets. Both ports also moved up in the rankings of the busiest North American gateways based on laden volumes. MEXICAN PORTS RISE [...]
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.
GERMAN DOCKWORKER STRIKE ACTION: HAMBURG
LABOR ACTION AT PORT OF HAMBURG Dockworker strikes are taking place at all terminals of the port of Hamburg starting [...]
HURRICANE BERYL: SUPPLY CHAIN IMPACT
OPERATIONS UPDATE: TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2024 Port of Houston - All terminals closed for storm recovery. Port will update at [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 27 | 2024
Week 27 brings tidings of good news from the Panama Canal though tight capacity and port congestion in Asia [...]
PANAMA CANAL AUTHORITY INCREASES TRANSIT VOLUME
PANAMA CANAL NEARING NORMAL LEVELS AND INCREASING TRANSIT VOLUME After months of low water levels due to a historic drought, [...]
CALIFORNIA PORTS: INVESTMENT IN ELECTRIC TRUCKING
ELECTRIC TRUCKING INVESTMENTS The Los Angeles and Long Beach ports are investing a combined $25 million to support the development [...]
EARLY RETURN DATE: ADDRESSING CONCERNS IN MARITIME DATA ACCURACY
SHIPPERS PUSH FMC TO ADDRESS ISSUES WITH CHANGING DROP OFF DATES FOR EXPORTS U.S. exporters have expressed concerns to the [...]
E-COMMERCE AND AIR CARGO: THE NEED FOR ENHANCED TRANSPARENCY
SPECIAL HANDLING CODE NEEDED FOR E-COMMERCE DUE TO AIR VOLUME CONSUMPTION E-commerce has sustained enormous volume growth over the last [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 26 | 2024
GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN NEWS: WEEK 26 Including capacity constraints, labor unrest, and the Port of Baltimore reopening following the [...]
INDO-PACIFIC ECONOMIC FRAMEWORK (IPEF) COMMENTS FROM INDUSTRY SUMMARY
The U.S. Commerce Department recently solicited insights on strengthening supply chain resilience through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Diverse stakeholders, [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE SHIPPING® EARNS 2024-2025 GREAT PLACE TO WORK CERTIFICATION™
We are pleased to announce that Green Worldwide Shipping® has earned the Great Place To Work Certification for second year [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 25 | 2024
In Week 25, we continue to see capacity constraints, labor unrest, and equipment shortages strain the global supply chain. [...]
AIR CARGO SURGE: MARKET TRENDS AND PREDICTIONS
Demand for air cargo surged in Asia, the Middle East, and India. The volume spike began in May 2024 driven [...]
PORT OF NEVADA OFFICIALLY OPENS: THIRD NEW POP-UP INTERMODAL FACILITY IN THE WESTERN US IN 2024
The Port of Nevada officially opened this month. Its first container was received on June 3rd. Located in Fernley, 30 [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 24 | 2024
Capacity constraints, labor unrest, and potential labor unrest pose challenges to the global supply chain as we move through [...]
ILA CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS BREAK DOWN AS SEPTEMBER DEADLINE LOOMS
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) are currently entrenched in contract negotiations revolving around the [...]
MEXICO CEMENTS PLACE AS TOP U.S. TRADE PARTNER
Manzanillo and Lazaro Cardenas, two Mexican ports, saw significant increases in cargo last year, which suggests that Asia's inputs are [...]
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