Chair, I ask unanimous consent to insert into the record a Bloomberg article in this regard. As of December 4, over 96 ships were waiting for berths. The only way they can make that claim is because they are using a new counting method, requiring ships to queue up over 150 miles off the California coast. The administration, and this does really concern me, has claimed that the number of vessels waiting off of the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is decreasing. Very few takers for those extended hours because of a shortage of truckers and warehouse workers, they seem reluctant to show up at 3:00 in the morning to load goods onto their trucks. But according to the Port Director, “we’ve had very few takers” for this one experiment in one terminal in Los Angeles. In fact, just one Port of Los Angeles terminal has experimented – just one – with 24/7 operations. At this point I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record that Washington Post story confirming that this is yet to happen. The Administration has made a few attempts at solving the problems, such as announcing back in early October that the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach would be open 24/7 – but, as the Washington Post reported just a week ago, that has yet to happen. Chairman, to ask unanimous consent to insert that letter into the record at this point. Recently I led a letter with several of my colleagues requesting a briefing from the Administration on how they plan to address these supply chain issues. I also want to join Senator Fischer in urging the committee to hold additional hearings on the supply chain with witnesses from the Administration and from land-based transportation operators. But I appreciate Senator Peters and Senator Fischer for holding today’s hearing. It would be impossible to cover every aspect of the supply chain challenges in one sitting. Chairman, we simply connate absorb that level of disruption.
#Uncharted 2021 drivers
The trucking industry estimates that the employer-based vaccination mandate could result in the loss of up to 37 percent of drivers for covered companies. On top of all this, vaccine mandates could have a major impact on the transportation sector. All of this makes it harder for truckers and railroads as they work to move containers. The lack of port terminal and warehouse space continues, as well as limitations on intermodal equipment, and workforce disruptions.
We have all seen the images of ships waiting for miles off shore to unload their cargo. I have heard from many supply chain stakeholders about the complexity of moving such a vast amount of goods, and indeed the situation is complex. High levels of freight congestion are expected well into next year. These transportation bottlenecks show no signs of letting up. The effect will become even more pronounced as Christmas is upon us and families are trying to purchase gifts for their loved ones amid soaring prices. manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and workers face enormous challenges stemming from freight and supply chain congestion. Minority Statement Ranking Member Roger Wicker The Office of the Attending Physician recommends that all individuals wear masks while in interior spaces and other individuals are present Social distancing is now lifted for vaccinated members of the press who wish to attend. WATCH LIVE STREAM: Due to current limited access to the Capitol complex, the general public is encouraged to view this hearing via the live stream. Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports
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