US ocean shipping reform heads to Biden after House approval

President Joe Biden has promised to sign ocean shipping reform legislation, but the bill won’t do anything to address US port and inland congestion or the record freight rates he’s railed against.

The World Shipping Council (WSC), which represents major container lines, pledged to work with the FMC to implement the bill in a way that won’t further disrupt shipping. Photo Credit: Shutterstock.com

President Joe Biden has promised to sign ocean shipping reform legislation, but the bill won’t do anything to address US port and inland congestion or the record freight rates he’s railed against.