News / FMC emergency order 'won't be enough' to ease congestion at US ports

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A Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) emergency order “won’t be enough” to alleviate supply chain congestion in the US, according to Frank Kenney, director of market strategy at digital consultant Cleo.

Speaking exclusively to The Loadstar, Mr Kenney said the FMC’s proposed emergency order would require carriers to share information about cargo availability directly with shippers, truckers and rail carriers.

But for there to be a significant change to the levels of congestion, more drastic action is needed, he said, arguing that there ...