On June 15, a U.S. House of Representatives’ subcommittee convened a hearing on the impacts of shipping container shortages and increased demand for North American supply chains.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation (of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure) heard testimony from the Federal Maritime Commission, World Shipping Council, Port of Los Angeles, International Longshore and Warehouse Union, and two agricultural groups — the National Pork Producers Council and Bossco Trading.
Among the testimony about ongoing challenges, the two agricultural representatives described the loss of sales and profits due to persistent delays and congestion.
The Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation oversees regulation of ocean shipping and unfair foreign shipping practices.
See this week’s Grain Transportation Report for more information.
