"Are demurrage fees adding to the cost of goods? And are they being charged to companies and shippers who through no fault of their own, are unable to comply? And is that a problem? And if so, is there..."
"Is it helping right now, Mr. Butler, with everything else that is causing the supply chain delay?"
"OK, but if they are loitering out for whatever reason, slowing their speed, to say that those ships are not part of the supply chain delay is a little inaccurate."
"I welcome the President's signature on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. This includes much needed investments in traditional infrastructure."
"Cooking the numbers is not a solution. And I am disappointed at the Administration for attempting to suggest that that has been a solution."
"This legislation would spur improvements to our freight transportation system, streamline the certification process for truck drivers."
"The role of the Maritime Commission--Commissioner has become more important than ever as the agency now oversees vast and complex freight operations."
"I hope Mr. Coes will share his views on how we can continue to improve our transportation system."
"NIST has a well earned a reputation for scientific excellence and thorough collaboration with industry, stakeholders."
"I want to applaud the transportation workers who have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to ensure that essential goods arrived safely and efficiently at their destination."
"I trust Dr. Locascio understands the critical need to uphold this reputation and prevent the agency from ever becoming politicized."
"we have an obligation, I believe, and I believe this since I was a State legislator, to do what we can for American jobs."