AAPA Endorses Ocean Shipping Reform Act

The American Association of Port Authorities announced Feb. 23 that its legislative policy council endorsed the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, sponsored by Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and John Thune, R-S.D. (see 2202040009). AAPA CEO Chris Connor earlier this month said, "U.S. ports are moving more goods than ever -- to foreign markets, to American homes, to American businesses. As shovels start hitting the ground for port capacity expansion, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Klobuchar-Thune bill will further help the system by prioritizing cargo fluidity and increasing access for American businesses and consumers."