News / Pop-up container yards can ease congestion and speed US agri exports

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is on a mission to facilitate agriculture exports this year.

Its latest move is a partnership with the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) for a 49-acre pop-up container site in Seattle, where farmers and their logistics providers can drop off their exports.

This should result in quicker pick-ups of empty boxes, ready access to available equipment and fewer congestion issues for truckers.

As part of the plan, the US Farm Service Agency will make payments to agricultural companies ...