John Porcari
- Supply Chains
White House taps retired general to be new port czar
Work remains for the Biden administration’s new port envoy, Stephen Lyons, to untangle freight supply chains.
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FMC considering PierPass overcharge investigation
West Coast terminal operators could be taking advantage of supply chain disruptions by overcharging shippers for using night gates.
Read More » - American Shipper
John Porcari Q&A: Current volumes are ‘floor, not the ceiling’ for the future
In this exclusive interview with American Shipper, the port envoy to the White House Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force discusses the state of the ports,…
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USDA announces container subsidy — lawmakers say it’s not enough
A new export container subsidy at the Port of Oakland received a tepid response from lawmakers pushing for a major overhaul of shipping regulations.
Read More » - Logistics/Supply Chains
White House prioritizing imports of COVID-19 rapid tests
The U.S. government is monitoring for omicron-related disruptions “at ports overseas and at home,” according to port envoy John Porcari.
Read More » - American Shipper
Feds to provide $230 million to speed cargo through ports
The White House will be “shining a light on profiteering” by ocean carriers in an effort to fend off inflation and keep supply chains moving.
Read More » - Container
White House port envoy details strategy for supply chain fluidity
COVID exposed underlying chinks in the supply chain, especially at the ports. The White House has lit a fire under the industry’s feet to improve…
Read More » - Container
Analysis: Fixing port congestion takes politics and patience
Officials are creating unrealistic expectations that supply chains will be unplugged within weeks or months.
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How fast can LA clear out its ships?
A top Biden administration official believes securing data among supply chain competitors will be the key to rolling out a nationwide 24/7 strategy.
Read More » - Maritime
Biden to meet with ports, labor on supply chain bottlenecks
Ahead of talks with President Biden, the ILWU is calling out foreign carriers’ focus on profits as a hurdle to solving supply chain disruptions.
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