…hands of foreign carriers.” OSRA was signed in June as a means to prevent carriers from ignoring American exporters when heading back to Asian ports. The lawmakers point to an…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
…the ports all across the country, to rail, to trucks, to the carriers globally as well,” Bettencourt noted. “We just recently partnered with Hapag-Lloyd on the transcontinental train and so…
California Agriculture Represented in East Africa Trade Mission
…strategic ports in East Africa. The trade mission is designed to help cultivate trade relationships and expand opportunities for U.S. agricultural products. “I am excited to lead this delegation to…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…and that corridor could go away at any particular time.” However, the exports from Ukraine are improving global supplies. “USDA increased Ukraine’s exports of wheat three million metric tons, about…
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
…Ned Price calls the latest grain exports from Ukraine “unambiguously a good thing”. “Ships are once again sailing from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. At the latest count, more than 20…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
…the logistical challenges at the ports have also been a concern. Things are beginning to improve logistically, allowing cotton to move to international markets and setting things up for a…
Food Prices Post Biggest Drop Since 2008
…of grains and vegetable oils as Ukraine restarted its exports. The United Nations world food cost index dropped almost nine percent in July. Bloomberg says the index is at its…
Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges
…ports and cause California ports to further suffer market share losses to competing ports.” The situation is causing substantial concern for California’s farming industry, as the Port of Oakland handles…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…and Border Protection (CBP) perform critically important agricultural inspections at the nation’s ports of entry,” the organizations state in the letter. “These teams play a vital role in trade and…
Week in Review: Legislation Seeks Fairness at U.S. Ports & Industry Optimism for Avocado Market
California lawmakers introduced the legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives as a follow-up to the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. More than 150 industry groups sent a letter…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…pertaining to port workers across 29 ports in California, Oregon, and Washington. In the letter, the coalition is asking that the Biden Administration ensure that both parties remain committed to…
American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports
…offload foreign-made products and profit off West Coast ports must provide opportunities for American exports in return,” Congressman Garamendi said in a press release. “Our legislation would put American exports…
OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges
…Zippy Duvall commented. “Record-high shipping costs and shortages of containers have created bottlenecks at our ports and worsened supply chain issues at a time of growing demand domestically and overseas….
Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities
…onboard export opportunities out of ports of Los Angeles. Hopefully soon to say ports of Long Beach,” Bettencourt noted. “We’re moving the nuts to where the boats are and working…