Trade Group for Ports Asks for $1.5 Billion in Coronavirus Relief Package
The American Association of Port Authorities is asking for $1.5 billion in funding, in a letter to the chief negotiators for the administration on the COVID-19 relief package. The letter, sent July 23, said, “Our ports have kept vital goods…
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moving to medical professionals and first responders, have ensured that our Nation’s shelves remain stocked, and have enabled commerce to continue flowing during these uncertain times.” But commercial cargo has plummeted, and the revenue drop from passenger traffic is even worse. They say the money would keep workers employed, cover debt service, paid leave, cleaning, and pay for masks, face shields and the like. Without support, they said 130,000 jobs could be lost at coastal ports, according to a recent study.