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Expanded storage yards at West Coast and Southern hubs could release pressure from supply chain congestion.

Maritime container giant adds ground delivery after 2021 acquisitions of air fleet and 3PL division.

Agriculture sector, manufacturers seek stronger federal controls over maritime carrier practices.

Already strained by strict covid closures, maritime cargo faces new hurdles with Chinese New Year, Beijing Olympics, electric power shortages.

Rate increases caused by port bottlenecks, low carrier capacity, and low availability, BookYourCargo says.

China accelerates rapid container turnaround times, but port congestion in U.S., U.K., creates mismatch between supply and demand, Container xChange and Fraunhofer – CML say.

Pattern would keep total volumes at historically high levels as ports remain clogged, NRF and Hackett say.

Move targets agriculture industry as import surge continue to clog California ports.