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Improving Chassis Capacity for Memphis’ Supply Chain Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6081
Specifically, the bill proposes to establish a grant program that would provide funding to support the acquisition and deployment of additional chassis in the Memphis area. This would help to alleviate the current shortage of chassis, which has been a major bottleneck in the transportation of goods to and from the region.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the process for obtaining permits and approvals for the use of chassis in the Memphis area, making it easier for companies to access the equipment they need to transport goods efficiently. This would help to reduce delays and improve the overall reliability of the supply chain in the region. Overall, the Improving Chassis Capacity for Memphis' Supply Chain Act is aimed at improving the competitiveness and efficiency of the transportation and logistics industry in the Memphis area, ultimately benefiting businesses, consumers, and the economy as a whole.
Congressional Summary of HR 6081
Improving Chassis Capacity for Memphis' Supply Chain Act
This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT) to undertake a process, in coordination with the Federal Maritime Commission, to create a voluntary chassis pool operated by a private sector entity at the rail ramps near Memphis, TN. (Chassis are special trailers used to transport shipping containers.)
DOT must solicit proposals from private sector entities to develop a model for operating such a pool. The proposals must address, among other matters, a sustainable fee structure, estimates of the number of chassis needed in the pool, and real property necessary to operate the pool.
If any entities submit satisfactory proposals, DOT must (1) contract with one of those entities to operate the pool, and (2) evaluate the effectiveness of the pool within one year of its implementation. In the event there are no satisfactory proposals submitted, DOT must provide Congress with alternative options to improve the availability of chassis at the rail ramps.
