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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 RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO SETTING BOND AMOUNTS
A GUIDE FOR THE PUBLIC: HOW CBP SETS BOND AMOUNTS The U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) agency recently released a Guide for the Public: How CBP Sets Bond Amounts updating the 1991 Directive - Monetary Guidelines for Setting Bond Amounts. The revised publication is an effort to update and standardize CBP's bond policy [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 07 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 07 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some capacity constraints. LUNAR NEW YEAR The Lunar New Year kicked-off on February 10, 2024 and will run through February 17, 2024. Expect manufacturers to shut down for 7-14 days - shipment delays are [...]
USMCA IMPACT ON AUTO INDUSTRY: ADDRESSING COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY HURDLES
As the automotive sector in North America continues to evolve under the guidelines of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stakeholders are offering insights and recommendations to address ongoing challenges. Ahead of the upcoming annual report by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) on the impact of USMCA rules, [...]
FMC URGED TO CURB ACCELERATED RED SEA FREIGHT SURCHARGE IMPLEMENTATION
Since December 21st, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted seven emergency waivers to container lines, allowing for the rapid implementation of surcharges on ocean freight tariffs, bypassing the customary 30-day notice period. These surcharges aim to offset the increased operational costs incurred by ocean carriers diverting from the Suez [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 06 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 06 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some lanes experiencing increased demand and others facing capacity constraints. LUNAR NEW YEAR The Lunar New Year begins on February 10, 2024 and lasts through February 17, 2024. Manufacturers typically shut down for 7-14 [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE DONATIONS ADVANCE U.N. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
GREEN WORLDWIDE 2023 Q4 TREES DONATION IMPACT Green Worldwide Shipping® proudly supports Trees for the Future (TREES) by planting a tree for each shipment, customer, and employee. The company is pleased to announce the donation of 23,289 trees in 2023 Q4 to support TREES' work training farmers in nine [...]
GERMANY AIRPORT LABOR STRIKE CREATES AIR CARGO CHALLENGES
On Thursday, February 1st, security staff at German airports will go on strike. As a result, most passenger flights departing from Germany that day will likely be cancelled. This recent labor action comes on the heels of a German rail strike last week. AIR CARGO CHALLENGES Lufthansa has advised travelers [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 05 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 05 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some lanes experiencing increased demand and others facing capacity constraints. Ships continue facing threats from Houthi rebels in the Red Sea despite U.S. naval assistance. Recent reports show a 30% decrease in ship traffic [...]
GERMANY: RAIL STRIKE EXPECTED TO IMPACT LOCAL PORTS
WEEK-LONG RAIL STRIKE German rail workers are in the midst of a week-long nationwide strike over working conditions and pay disputes. The Gewerkschaft Deutscher Lokomotivführer (GDL) initiated the strike. Spanning from January 23 to January 29, 2024, the labor action involves locomotive drivers, dispatchers, and other transport sector employees. [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 04 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE In this week's comprehensive freight market update, several global factors are shaping the logistics landscape. Carriers are strategically adjusting their operations in February, incorporating blank sailings to flexibly address capacity needs, with emphasis on USWC or USEC. Notably, the extended Cape of Good [...]
FMC ANNOUNCES HEARING ON RED SEA SHIPPING CONDITIONS
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has scheduled an informal public hearing on February 7, 2024, to investigate the impact of conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regions on global supply chains and commercial shipping. The hearing aims to facilitate communication between stakeholders in the supply chain and [...]
MAERSK AND HAPAG-LLOYD ANNOUNCE GEMINI COOPERATION FOR 2025
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently signed a long-term agreement to form the "Gemini Cooperation." Scheduled to launch in February 2025, this new operational partnership will combine portions of each company's fleets to develop a global network with the goals of reducing transit times and lowering their carbon footprint. GEMINI COOPERATION "The [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 03 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. Â For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 02 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and export news, vessel wait time and cargo vessels at major ports & more. Â For continuous updates, make sure to check out our website at greenworldwide.com. As Green continues to monitor [...]
CALIFORNIA EXTENDS ZERO-EMISSION DRAYAGE REPORTING DEADLINE
ZERO-EMISSIONS REPORTING EXTENDED The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has granted heavy-duty truck owners and operators - including drayage vehicles - an extra month to complete their 2023 reporting for the Clean Truck Check program. The new deadline for entering information into the Clean Truck Check-Vehicle Inspection System (CTC-VIS) [...]
GROUNDING BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT IMPACTS AIR FREIGHT
BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT GROUNDED Safety concerns arising from the recent equipment malfunction during Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 have led the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD). The AD, effective January 6, 2024, requires all owners and operators of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft [...]
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 RELEASES NEW GUIDE TO SETTING BOND AMOUNTS
A GUIDE FOR THE PUBLIC: HOW CBP SETS BOND AMOUNTS The U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP) agency recently released [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 07 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 07 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some capacity constraints. LUNAR [...]
USMCA IMPACT ON AUTO INDUSTRY: ADDRESSING COMPLIANCE & REGULATORY HURDLES
As the automotive sector in North America continues to evolve under the guidelines of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), stakeholders [...]
FMC URGED TO CURB ACCELERATED RED SEA FREIGHT SURCHARGE IMPLEMENTATION
Since December 21st, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has granted seven emergency waivers to container lines, allowing for the rapid [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 06 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 06 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some lanes experiencing increased [...]
GREEN WORLDWIDE DONATIONS ADVANCE U.N. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
GREEN WORLDWIDE 2023 Q4 TREES DONATION IMPACT Green Worldwide Shipping® proudly supports Trees for the Future (TREES) by planting [...]
GERMANY AIRPORT LABOR STRIKE CREATES AIR CARGO CHALLENGES
On Thursday, February 1st, security staff at German airports will go on strike. As a result, most passenger flights departing [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 05 | 2024
In the freight market update for Week 05 of 2024, we see continued volatility with some lanes experiencing increased [...]
GERMANY: RAIL STRIKE EXPECTED TO IMPACT LOCAL PORTS
WEEK-LONG RAIL STRIKE German rail workers are in the midst of a week-long nationwide strike over working conditions and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 04 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE In this week's comprehensive freight market update, several global factors are shaping the [...]
FMC ANNOUNCES HEARING ON RED SEA SHIPPING CONDITIONS
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has scheduled an informal public hearing on February 7, 2024, to investigate the impact of [...]
MAERSK AND HAPAG-LLOYD ANNOUNCE GEMINI COOPERATION FOR 2025
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd recently signed a long-term agreement to form the "Gemini Cooperation." Scheduled to launch in February 2025, this [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 03 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE | WEEK 02 | 2024
WEEKLY FREIGHT MARKET UPDATE Green Worldwide Shipping's Freight Market Update covers port information, import and [...]
CALIFORNIA EXTENDS ZERO-EMISSION DRAYAGE REPORTING DEADLINE
ZERO-EMISSIONS REPORTING EXTENDED The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has granted heavy-duty truck owners and operators - including drayage [...]
GROUNDING BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT IMPACTS AIR FREIGHT
BOEING 737 MAX 9 AIRCRAFT GROUNDED Safety concerns arising from the recent equipment malfunction during Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 [...]
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