Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The U.S. Meat Export Federation is applauding the House of Representatives after passing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, which looks to make it easier for American Ag products to find a ride to overseas destinations. While red meat exports are on a record pace this year, USMEF President and CEO Dan Halstrom said shipping delays and obstacles remain a major concern for exporters and their customers

Last week, the House passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, legislation cosponsored by Washington representative Kim Schrier, as an effort to address some of the supply chain issues. In recent months, ocean liners from China and other countries have been returning to their home ports empty after delivering to the U ...

Last month, Washington representative Dr. Kim Schrier met with the Biden Administration’s Port Envoy Jon Porcari to find out what can be done to alleviate the bottleneck at west coast ports. Schrier said the port issue first came to her attention when central Washington hay farmers expressed frustration with the inability to get their commodity shipped overseas. Now ...