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Federal Maritime Commission — National Shipper Advisory Committee Transition to Selwyn Moore As Steve Schult transitions out of his role on the National Shipper Advisory Committee (NSAC) under the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), Selwyn Moore, director of global logistics at Blue Diamond Growers, has been appointed to take his place. This transition ensures that Blue Diamond Growers will continue to have a strong voice in shaping national freight and maritime policies that affect agricultural exporters and the broader supply chain industry. Moore will serve on NSAC’s Port Committee, focusing on port operations, congestion, and infrastructure improvements, all critical areas for supporting efficiency and reliability in global trade.
Steve Schult’s Contributions to NSAC During his tenure at NSAC from April 2022 to February 2025, Schult played a critical role in stabilizing supply chains and shaping national freight policies, mainly as global shipping recovered from the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an advocate for agricultural exporters, he worked closely with industry stakeholders, regulators, and policymakers to ensure that challenges in ocean freight, port congestion, and equipment availability were addressed with practical and sustainable solutions. One of Schult’s most significant contributions was his leadership in stabilizing Blue Diamond Growers ’ freight system during a historic supply chain disruption period. As global trade lanes struggled with bottlenecks, rising costs, and unpredictable transit times, he implemented strategic partnerships with carriers, logistics providers, and port authorities to secure reliable transportation capacity. His ability to strengthen relationships with ocean carriers and optimize logistics operations positioned Blue Diamond Growers as a shipper of choice, resulting in industry leading, on time delivery and fill rates. Beyond his work in stabilizing supply chains, Schult played a pivotal role as chair of the Chassis Subcommittee at NSAC. Under his leadership, this committee successfully led efforts to improve chassis choice and availability across the U.S., influencing regulatory changes that enhanced chassis interoperability and reduced port congestion. By addressing inefficiencies in chassis management, Steve helped create greater flexibility within the supply chain, ensuring cargo moved more efficiently through ports and distribution centers.
In addition to his work on chassis issues, Schult served as a member of the Data Subcommittee, contributing to the standardization of Maritime Data Transfer and Integration (MDTI). His efforts improved data transparency and communication between shippers, carriers, and regulators, ensuring that critical shipping data was more accessible and actionable. His work in data standardization laid the foundation for California’s future port systems, driving forward initiatives aimed at digital transformation and increased efficiency in maritime logistics. Schult was also a key contributor to a National Academies study on chassis best practices, where he helped develop best practice recommendations for chassis management. These recommendations have been widely recognized for enhancing freight movement across the country and improving agricultural export logistics. Blue Diamond is very grateful for Schult’s excellent leadership as part of NSAC and for his stellar contributions on behalf of the Cooperative. Selwyn Moore’s Transition into NSAC With over 25 years of global logistics experience, Selwyn Moore, global logistics director for Blue Diamond Growers , is well-equipped to step into the NSAC role and ensure that Blue Diamond remains a strong advocate for agricultural exporters and supply chain optimization. His expertise spans international freight management, port operations, supply chain efficiency, and logistics leadership, making him a valuable addition to NSAC’s efforts to enhance global trade infrastructure.
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