Efforts to address detention and demurrage fees are moving forward at both the state and federal level. A state assembly bill has been proposed to strengthen rules prohibiting certain fees …
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data …
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
State and national agricultural groups are seeking government support in helping to facilitate solutions to ongoing export challenges. Seven organizations recently crafted a letter detailing the need for better understanding …
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
The European Union (EU) is considering some adjustments to agricultural import practices designed to bolster global food sustainability. The European Commission recently closed the Call for Evidence on the potential …
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk
Last week the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 was unanimously approved during a voice vote of the U.S. Senate. A version of the legislation was approved in the …
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
Last week the Ocean Shipping Reform Act was approved by a voice vote in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee. The bill is now headed to the full Senate for consideration. …
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
A partnership between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) seeks to further address port congestion. Access to a 49-acre “pop up” site in Seattle …
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products …
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
Ocean carrier consolidation appears to be a contributing factor for the substantial increase in shipping costs that began in the middle of 2020. Vice President and Senior RaboResearch Analyst for …
Supply Chain Problems Will Require Complex Series of Solutions
Ongoing bottlenecks continue to create overall supply chain problems, with producers continuing to struggle to get products to their destination. The challenges were the subject of a recent joint hearing …
Record Setting Ag Exports Surpass 2021 Expectations
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. Exports of American farm and food products totaled $177 billion, surpassing forecasts …
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
The Ocean Shipping Reform Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate as a means for addressing the continued issues within the food supply chain. Similar legislation was passed in …
Trade War Impacts Documented in Recent USDA Report
A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) details the trade war impacts stemming from tariffs on steel and aluminum. The report examines the losses that occurred in …
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some of the pressure on agricultural exports. Issues with container availability and storage capacity have made the export process exceptionally …