Agency collaboration seeks to mitigate potential port congestion during threats to maritime commerce.
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Multimodal Freight convened with stakeholders from the nationwide supply chain to address the ramifications of ongoing events in the Red Sea. The Maritime Administration emphasized its commitment to ensuring the safety of mariners and keeping stakeholders informed.
Industry representatives noted emerging challenges and anticipated heightened congestion at certain U.S. container ports like the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach over the next four to six weeks as cargo routes are adjusted to bypass the Red Sea. However, they acknowledged the valuable lessons as a result of addressing supply chain disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This meeting occurred within the broader framework of a comprehensive U.S. government initiative aimed at safeguarding freedom of navigation and reinforcing resilient global supply chains amid escalating attacks by Houthi rebels on commercial vessels. President Biden has stated his willingness to take further action to protect mariners and uphold the uninterrupted flow of international commerce as needed.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Buttigieg as he oversees collaborations with those in the transportation industry and global supply chain.
- For Secretary Raimondo of the Commerce Department as she partners with other agencies to safeguard the international flow of goods.
- For Administrator Ann Phillips to receive wisdom from the Lord as she heads the Maritime Administration.
Sources: Department of Transportation
