The commerce flowing through our ports represents billions of dollars in revenue and hundreds of thousands of jobs. All too frequently it comes to a standstill — in part because truckers can’t get their cargo to the docks. And the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers predicts “catastrophic congestion” if changes aren’t made. NJTV News Anchor Mary Alice Williams recently asked Truckers Association President Jeffrey Bader what’s causing the congestion.
Category: Bi-State In The News
Bi-State President Jeff Bader’s Call for Reforms at PONY/NJ
Op-Ed in Star-Ledger by Jeff Bader
U.S. Ports See Costly Delays as Cargo Ships, Volumes Grow
Wall Street Journal: Problem shows how global trade logistics are falling out of sync.
Long Backups By NJ Ports Snarl Traffic
NJTV News article about Port Congestion
Why has the morning traffic on the Turnpike Extension been so bad?
Jersey Journal Article: Delays at the Global Marine Terminal port facility causing backlog of trucks.
Bi State Donates Medical Kits
Suburban News article describing how the Elizabeth Coalition received a special donation from the Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers for the purchase of medical kits.
Fragile Port Newark Weights on NJ Economy
Jeff Bader, Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers is quoted in this news story in the Record.