FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on National Transportation and Port Efficiency

Original title: KEEPING GOODS MOVING

January 1, 2016

transportation infrastructure supply chain ports economy logistics

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of testimony regarding the reliability of the national supply chain, which directly affects the cost and speed of delivering goods to U.S. businesses and consumers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Businesses

Businesses rely on the intermodal transportation network to move goods to market and are affected by shipping costs and delays.

Transportation and Logistics Companies

Companies like BNSF Railway are involved in the infrastructure and operational aspects of the national supply chain.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation held a hearing to discuss the efficiency of the U.S. network. The session focused on how infrastructure challenges and port operations impact the movement of goods and the broader national economy.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on February 10, 2015, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
The Subcommittee focused on the efficiency of the intermodal transportation network, specifically infrastructure and port operations.
West Coast ports are responsible for moving 12.5 percent of U.S. goods.
The hearing included testimony from representatives of Cargill Pork, BNSF Railway, Moffatt & Nichol, and the Will County Center for Economic Development.
The Subcommittee examined how supply chain inefficiencies lead to lost sales and increased costs for businesses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to explore how to improve the efficiency of the U.S. transportation network to support economic growth and job creation.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included Norman Bessac (Cargill Pork), Katie Farmer (BNSF Railway), Dr. Walter Kemmsies (Moffatt & Nichol), and John E. Greuling (Will County Center for Economic Development).

Why It Matters

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Focus on Intermodal Efficiency

The hearing highlights a specific legislative focus on the connection points between different modes of transport, such as ports and rail, as a primary driver for economic growth.

Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security

Connected Entities

personDr. Walter Kemmsies“Chief Economist, Moffatt & Nichol.”Map →

personNorman Bessac“Vice President, International Sales, Cargill Pork.”Map →

personDeb Fischer“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infra”Map →

personKatie Farmer“Group Vice President, Consumer Products, BNSF Railway Company.”Map →

personJohn E. Greuling“President and CEO, Will County Center for Economic Development.”Map →

organizationCabela's“Company that previously provided testimony on shipping network disruptions.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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