…ports has largely been caused by increased imports from China. The Port of Oakland is also reporting significant increases in volume for 2021. Since the beginning of the year, the…
Fresh Produce Industry Continues to Struggle with Transportation Issues
…in addressing the transportation disruptions. The Federal Maritime Commission is investigating export practices of several ocean carriers operating in U.S. ports. Ag groups have been insistent on immediate action being…
Agriculture Facing More Transportation Issues with Trucking Challenges
Agricultural producers are facing more transportation issues as it relates to trucking challenges. The cost of shipping has been steadily increasing over the past year. Additionally, there are reports of…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…$1.5 billion in lost agriculture exports.” Exporters have been struggling to get products shipped due to a lack of available cargo containers. Empty shipping containers are being sent back to…
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
A group of bipartisan lawmakers is pushing for more to be done about the continued container shortages at American ports. The group expressed its concern in a letter to Michael…
Port Congestion Being Addressed by Federal Officials
…of California ports has come down slightly but is still substantially above average. One carrier is now coming to the Port of Oakland directly, which should help with port access…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…products shipped out of U.S. ports. The increased amount of trade traffic coming from Asia has put an even higher premium on the value of shipping containers. During the virtual…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering COVID-19 protocols contributing to congestion at ports, a recap…
Action Being Taken on U.S. Agricultural Export Issues
…being compounded by the already heightened pressure put on trade due to the pandemic. Congestion on the ports is also being exacerbated by COVID-19 safety protocols slowing some things down….
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…Coast have been as much $5,000. Exports leaving the U.S. to places like China have a shipping rate between $400 and $500. Carriers have been incentivized to neglect U.S. exports.…
Almond Update: Maximizing Returns With Proper Moisture Content
Moisture levels in almond crop loads can cause several issues. Levels too high can cause exports to be rejected at ports. Moisture can lead to an increase in aflatoxins and…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…The new legislation will also allow additional K-9 teams to be deployed in fully staffing U.S. ports of entry to secure the transportation of agricultural goods. “Preventing the spread of…
Keeping A Watchful Eye on Colombian Avocado Production
…provides access to ports in both the Pacific Ocean as well as the Caribbean Sea. That type of access will allow producers to ship products to Asia, Europe, and North…