Miami Perishables Group to Voice Sequestration Port Delay Concerns
The PortMiami Perishables Committee is preparing a letter to send to CBP headquarters to express concern for the effects of sequestration perishables at the port, according to a Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association email. The letter would also be…
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sent to the Florida Congressional Delegation and the Office of U.S. Trade Representative. "Because of the limited shelf life and time sensitivity related to delivery of these products, perishables must be inspected in an efficient and timely manner," the letter says. "Cuts to CBP staffing will harm our nation's economy. With the imminent furlough of CBP workers, there is a significant possibility that fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, and other products will face time delays at South Florida ports, damaging products and negatively affecting importers, merchants, and consumers alike." Congress and the administration should work to make sure perishables continue to be safely and efficiently process, as the toll for slowing the supply chain of perishable products would be "immediate and severe," it said.