Improving Port Freight Flow and Protecting Against Unfair Practices.
This act aims to streamline freight transportation at U.S. ports through grant programs for standardization and technology. It also introduces new rules for collecting equipment dwell time data and strengthens protections against unfair carrier practices, potentially leading to faster deliveries and lower costs for consumers.
Key points
Establishes a grant program for ports to improve communication and standardize terminology, speeding up freight movement.
Mandates the collection and publication of data on container and chassis dwell times, increasing transparency and efficiency.
Strengthens protections against retaliatory actions by ocean carriers and terminal operators, ensuring fairer conditions for transport companies.
Empowers the Federal Maritime Commission to issue temporary emergency orders to facilitate cargo flow during congestion.
Makes permanent the ability for third parties to conduct commercial driver's license (CDL) skills tests, easing access to truck driving careers.
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