Tag: Ocean Shipping Reform Act

October 28, 2022

Expanding a strategy aimed at clearing congested U.S. container ports by using more off-site space must take into account potential added costs related to trucking as well as other factors, according to feedback obtained by federal transportation officials. The plan, […]

March 22, 2022

A U.S. Senate panel easily approved legislation meant to facilitate the flow of freight at the country’s ports. The Commerce Committee on March 22 advanced by a voice vote the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. The legislation now awaits full Senate […]

December 10, 2021

On Wednesday, U.S. Reps. Peter DeFazio (D-OR), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), and John Garamendi (D-CA) applauded the passage of H.R. 4996, a bill designed to ease supply chain challenges. DeFazio, chair of the House Committee on Transportation, said the Ocean Shipping […]

December 9, 2021

This bill is the first major overhaul of federal regulations for the global shipping industry in over 30 years and was sponsored by US Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and John Garamendi (D-CA). It will provide “critical” updates to the international […]