Federal Maritime Commission Chair Mario Cordero is scheduled
to conduct a forum entitled “US Port Congestion: Examining Causes, Impact on
Stakeholders, and Exploring Possible Solutions,” from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm Mon.,
Sept. 15 at the Port of Los Angeles.
The forum’s goal, according to the FMC, is to promote
dialogue on the causes and implications of congestion at U.S. ports. Industry
stakeholders, regulators, and the general public are being encouraged to take
part.
Among the planned topics of discussion: factors causing port
congestion; drayage truck turn times; congestion’s impact on stakeholders; use
of technology to reduce congestion & related fees; and the PierPass
program.
The FMC says the forum is open to all members of the
shipping industry, including truckers, terminal operators, steamship lines;
ocean transportation intermediaries; equipment lessors; cargo owners; longshore
workers; and port authorities.
The forum is being held at Port of Los Angeles
Administration Building, 425 S. Palos Verdes St. San Pedro, CA 90731.
Registration is encouraged but not required, according to
the Maritime Commission. Participants may register by contacting Karen Gregory
at Commission’s Office of the Secretary via email at secretary@fmc.gov, or
by phone at (202) 523-5725.
The Commission’s also accepting the submission of written
comments in advance of the forum. Comments can be emailed to secretary@fmc.gov
with the subject line “September 15 Public Forum.”
