The Senate’s version of the bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act overwhelmingly passed in the House this week. The legislation is on its way to the president for his signature and its being touted as the first major update to federal regulations for the global ocean shipping industry in over two decades. It comes after surging consumer demand for retails goods throughout the COVID-19 pandemic overwhelmed U.S. ports and supply chains.
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