01/08/2014
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"I am concerned that the growing backlog of shoreside infrastructure, including housing and childcare facilities, is being neglected."
"The industry is supposed to continue full and increased operations throughout the pandemic but get no help."
"You are going to have trouble recruiting and retaining a workforce, a great workforce, a diverse workforce that is qualified, if you aren't providing for those sorts of basic needs."
"Last year, Congress enacted the Maritime Transportation System Emergency Relief Program. The U.S. maritime industry estimates it needs $3.5 billion under the program to offset unanticipated COVID-rela..."