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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “cargo shipping”

Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports

Brian German July 25, 2024Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Exports/Imports

The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has allocated $27 million to upgrade data systems at the state’s five major container ports: Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, …

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California portscargo shippingPort of Los AngelesPort of Oakland
trade

Lawmakers Highlight Aspects of OSRA That Could Render the Law Ineffective

Brian German November 15, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

Members of Congress are calling for stricter enforcement of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022. In a letter to the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), lawmakers highlight the need …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping

Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges

Brian German October 31, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

A joint venture among agricultural industry groups and transportation carriers is helping to overcome logistical challenges in the food supply chain. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, …

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agriculture exportsAubrey Bettencourtcargo shippingSupply Chain

Port of Oakland Protests Increase Concern Over Supply Chain Challenges

Brian German July 25, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

The ongoing protest at the Port of Oakland is creating further concern about the already strained supply chain. Last week independent truckers effectively shut down operations at the eighth-largest port …

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cargo shippingPort of OaklandSupply Chain
exports

American Port Access Privileges Act Seeks to ‘Restore Fairness’ at U.S. Ports

Brian German July 5, 2022Agri-Business, Legislative, Trade

Representatives from California have introduced the American Port Access Privileges Act to help support agricultural exports leaving California ports. Congressmen John Garamendi, Jim Costa, and Mike Thompson introduced the legislation …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping
trade concerns

OSRA Signing: A ‘Big Win’ for Addressing Shipping Challenges

Brian German June 17, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

President Joe Biden signed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) into law on Thursday and has been met with substantial support from the agricultural industry. The legislation had just passed …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping
trade

Almond Industry Cultivates Alternative Shipping Opportunities

Brian German June 15, 2022Agri-Business, Almonds, Trade

A new joint venture across industries is creating new shipping opportunities for almond producers. The Almond Alliance of California has spearheaded a partnership to coordinate a new logistical route to …

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agriculture exportsalmond industryAubrey Bettencourtcargo shipping

Ocean Shipping Reform Act One Step Away from Becoming Law

Brian German June 14, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) by a vote of 369 to 42. Industry groups have continuously encouraged Congress to move forward on …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shippingOcean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA)
exports

Commodity Container Assistance Program Taking Applications

Brian German May 25, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

Applications are being accepted for the Commodity Container Assistance Program (CCAP) aimed at addressing ongoing logistical challenges. Market disruptions continue to be an issue for agricultural exporters. Availability of shipping …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping
trade

Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees

Brian German May 11, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

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 …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping

Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’

Brian German April 28, 2022Agri-Business, Exports/Imports, Trade

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 …

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agriculture exportsalmond alliance of californiacargo shippingSupply Chain
trade

Dairy Industry Encourages Action to Address Supply Chain Problems

Brian German April 26, 2022Agri-Business, Dairy & Livestock, Industry, Trade

Industry groups are continuing calls for action from federal officials to address ongoing supply chain problems. The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) have …

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cargo shippingdairy exportsNational Milk Producers Federation (NMPF)Supply Chain
trade

Ocean Shipping Reform Act Continues Getting Closer to President’s Desk

Brian German April 5, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

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 …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping
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Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate

Brian German March 28, 2022Agri-Business, Trade

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. …

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agriculture exportsagriculture tradecargo shipping
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