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The WSC denounces initiatives to change US maritime transport legislation to the detriment of shipping companies
They would be identified as the only ones responsible for the current supply chain congestion
August 11, 2021
The World Shipping Council's concern is now exacerbated by the presentation scheduled for today at the Chamber of Deputies U.S. representatives of a bill aimed at amend the U.S. Shipping Act by accepting - according to the WSC - the thesis put forward by some shippers and exporters of products farmers who blame maritime carriers as the sole responsibility of the current supply chain congestion, thesis - denounced the World Shipping Council - which is «simply false».
According to the WSC, moreover, such changes would introduce elements of iniquity in legislation, in particular by requiring Maritime carriers to ensure - under the threat of a penalty - to ensure the operational performance of other parts of the supply chain over which shipping companies have no control, for example - explained the WSC - obliging maritime carriers to ensure that chassis, trucks and railway wagons are rendered available from third parties.
Finally, for the WSC, the bill would not take note of of the fact that all participants in the supply chain are working collaboratively to find a solution to the current problems.
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