U.S. Port Congestion Growing Cause for Concern

SUGAR LAND--July 15, 2015--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--Amid efforts by the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to address growing concerns of congestion in U.S. ports, particularly those on the West Coast, Industrial Info is tracking 45 U.S. marine cargo-handling projects worth $2.73 billion that are slated for kickoff in the second half of this year. Fourteen of those projects, with a total investment value of $1.58 billion, are still in the planning stages, where plenty of factors could alter their scope our outcome. Within this article: Outline of U.S port-related cargo projects, congestion issues.