In order to alleviate port congestion and solve the supply chain crisis, the United States can do everything possible.Foreign mediaReported on the 29th, the Secretary of Transportation of the United StatesPete ButtigiegAnnounced that it will be approved by the Maritime AdministrationMARAD's Port Infrastructure Development Plan (PIDP),by25 projects provide over $241 million in discretionary funding to help improve port facilities in 19 states and one region.The projects supported include coastal seaports, Great Lakes ports, and inland ports.
Among them, California has received funding for two projects, including Oakland'sPowering the Future ProjectThe first phase of the US Green Portal in Long Beach. The Auckland project will construct a new on-site fuel cell facility and a solar cell array for live storage, and establish a direct connection between the port substation and the biomass fuel generator of the local power company.
These funds are part of the President Biden Harris Port Action Plan,The purpose is to strengthen the supply chain to meet the demand brought about by the rapid economic recovery over the past year and address inflationary pressures.
ButtigiegSpeaking of it, US shipping plays a crucial role in the supply chain. The funding program for ports will help support employment in the United States, operate efficiently and flexibly, and transport goods faster to the American people.
PIDPThe plan has entered its third year and has been implemented in the first two years32 projects with regional and national economic significance have been allocated approximately $492 million.This plan plays an important role in supporting the construction and development of port facilities and ensuring cargo demand.
In addition to financial appropriations, the United States has previously passed through portsA series of policy measures, including uninterrupted operation for 7x24 hours, additional container detention fees, and new regulations for port vessel queuing, have been implemented to alleviate port congestion. Although the effect is not obvious, it is still slightly effective.
Currently, according to a new calculation method, the number of container ships bound for the busiest ports in the United States has increased to nearly100 ships also indicate that the problem of port congestion in the United States has not yet been resolved from the root cause. And chain problems such as supply chain crises caused by blockages not only have an impact on the local United States, but also cause a lot of harm to cross-border sellers. I hope that the local government departments' response measures to the current situation of ports can be effective, and next year will usher in a smooth cross-border year.