CA ACR140

Declares that California is currently experiencing a supply chain crisis caused and exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and surging product demand that exceeds equipment availability.

Identifies specific impacts including vessel backup at seaports (over 100 vessels in January 2022), marine terminal congestion, delayed cargo delivery, insufficient intermodal equipment, and record warehouse vacancy levels.

Notes that the state's workforce, motor carriers, railroads, and distribution centers are strained by unprecedented demand while facing constraints including equipment shortages, excessive dwell times, and cargo theft.

Urges state public agencies, departments, and local governments to provide assistance to carriers, cargo owners, seaports, terminals, workers, and facilities to facilitate goods delivery and reduce supply chain disruption impacts.

Emphasizes that California's importers and exporters are critical to state and national economic growth, employment, and tax revenues, and that addressing the crisis is essential to maintaining global competitiveness.