US approves legislation to tackle airport truck congestion
It's supported by the Airforwarders Association (AfA) and the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (NCBFAA).The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has allocated US$19.35 billion for airport infrastructure improvement grants to support more than 3,300 airports across the US as part of a larger budget.
The AfA has repeatedly called on the Biden administration to invest in national infrastructure to improve the country's supply chain and reduce unnecessary delays and costs for the public.
“This legislation is music to our ears. We have been working relentlessly with our members and the NCBFAA to make sure it is supported and passed,” said Brandon Fried, executive director, AfA.
“Unnecessary costs from delays and inefficient loading bays ripple down the supply chain to our local stores and shoppers, which means prices are increasing because of tired infrastructure that needs a 21st century refit – this is the first step on the long road ahead.
"This is a major step forward in addressing the cargo congestion problem that has existed for quite some time at many airports across the country," said Bob Imbriani, AfA president.
