Alexander Kliem - Pixabay The lack of 24-hour operations at US ports has been highlighted by FMC Commissioner Michael Khouri as the country’s terminals struggle with unprecedented congestion. Congestion at US west coast ports has hit the mainstream media headlines in recent months and according to industry executives a normal five-week transpacific loop between Asia and the US can now take a container vessel nine weeks wreaking havoc on supply chains. Speaking at the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) annual meeting last week Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) Khouri said that one issue concerning port congestion he wanted “lean into” was operating hours.