WASHINGTON — The International Dairy Foods Association or IDFA, the Port of Los Angeles and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — Jan. 24, announced the formation of a dairy exports working group aimed at identifying supply chain issues hampering U.S. dairy product exports. The group will focus on seaports on the West Coast of the United States, where a majority of dairy products begin their export journey, as well as opportunities to streamline the movement of products from the interior of the United States to the West Coast.
The announcement was made at the annual Dairy Forum 2022 conference in Palm Desert, Calif., by Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles, and Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of IDFA.
The dairy exports working group will examine several ocean shipping and rail challenges and solutions, including:
The current situation is costing U.S. dairy companies millions of dollars and damaging the credibility and reputation of U.S. dairy exporters among global customers. Dairy exporters are having to airfreight product, sometimes at 20 times the cost, to meet overseas contracts. At the same time, U.S. warehouses are full or facing near capacity levels due to delays.
IDFA has been advocating heavily with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the White House, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and other agencies to raise awareness and ensure protection of America’s dairy industry.
Details: info@idfa.org
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