U.S. Senator Rand Paul | U.S. Senator Rand Paul official website
U.S. Senator Rand Paul | U.S. Senator Rand Paul official website
Last week, U.S. Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) amendment to streamline the layover of goods at Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) was signed into law by President Biden. The amendment, included in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act (H.R. 3935), initiates the process of adding CVG to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) list of Designated Ports.
This designation will allow CVG to directly process shipments of wildlife and wildlife-derived products, which is expected to reduce costs, create job opportunities in Kentucky, and eliminate logistical challenges.
“Adding Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport as a Designated Port is a strategic move that enhances efficiency, reduces costs, creates jobs for Kentucky, and aligns it with the demands of global commerce,” said Dr. Paul. “My amendment is a win-win, not just for our Commonwealth but for the national economy.”
Candace McGraw, CEO of CVG, expressed her gratitude: “For several years, Senator Paul has worked with us and DHL to grow cargo at CVG... I am grateful to Senator Paul for championing an amendment to designate CVG as a port of entry for fish and wildlife products.”
Andrew Williams, CEO for DHL Express Americas, also supported the legislation: “With this designation, we will see speedier processing times for customers... Thank you.”
Jamie Handley from Atlas Air Worldwide added: “Senator Paul’s contributions to the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 will help ensure that northern Kentucky continues to be a dominant air cargo hub for years to come.”
In 2022, CVG ranked as the sixth busiest cargo airport in the United States by handling over eight billion pounds of landed cargo. However, inefficiencies have persisted due to couriers needing to transport wildlife goods long distances for inspection by USFWS. This new law aims to rectify these issues.
The legislation also includes a provision allowing USFWS to accept donations from private entities, facilitating necessary changes at CVG.
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