‘Fast-Pass’ Would Move Cargo Carrying Medical Supplies To The Front Of The Line At US Ports

Pandemic has revealed the need for more domestic production of essential goods

The Health Industry Distributors Association is working with other trade groups and stakeholders to push medical devices and supplies through the US transportation system. The global pandemic has laid bare the vulnerabilities of the country’s supply chain.

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• Source: Alamy

As the US rolls into the holiday season, the bottleneck of cargo containers at the nation’s ports is not helping to make spirits bright. And while toys, trees, and every type of consumer good under the sun pile up, the main concern is for essentials, such as medical devices and supplies.

Expediting these vital supplies is the chief focus of the Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA), which represents companies that operate medical distribution centers across the US.

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