# Max Vekich Archives - Federal Maritime Commission

- Commissioner Vekich Speaking to Agricultural Exporters Group About Global Transportation Issues July 11, 2024 &#124; McLean, VA Commissioner Max Vekich will participate on a panel entitled “A Global Look at Transportation Issues”, that is being held as part of the United States Agricultural Export Development Council (USAEDC) 2024 Attaché Seminar.&#160; Schedule, registration, and cost information is available on the USAEDC website.The post Commissioner Vekich Speaking to Agricultural Exporters Group About Global Transportation Issues appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Commissioner Vekich Speaking at ILWU Convention June 20, 2024 &#124; Vancouver, Canada Commission Max Vekich will address the audience attending the 39th Convention of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The meeting is closed to the public.&#160;&#160;The post Commissioner Vekich Speaking at ILWU Convention appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Reopening of the Baltimore Harbor Channel I commend the Francis Scott Key Bridge Response Unified Command team and all those involved in the tireless efforts to fully reopen the Fort McHenry Federal Channel in the Port of Baltimore. The progress made since my visit in April with Chairman Maffei is nothing short of astounding and none of it was possible without [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Reopening of the Baltimore Harbor Channel appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Commissioner Vekich Addressing Transportation Go! March 14, 2024 &#124; Toledo, OH Commissioner Max Vekich will participate on a panel discussion entitled “Finding Solutions From Rail to Sea” at the 2024 “Transportation Go” Conference organized by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance.&#160; The full agenda and information on how to register can be found on the&#160;Transportation Go! Website.The post Commissioner Vekich Addressing Transportation Go! appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions I would like to commend the carriers for prioritizing mariner safety during this most difficult time. We recognize the difficulties – the stress to the individual mariners, vessel owners and to the supply chain created by the current crisis in the Red Sea. Carriers are employing novel solutions to adjust to constantly changing circumstances with [&#8230;]The post Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Vekich on Reform of FMC’s Internal Enforcement Procedures Commissioner Max Vekich today issued the following statement: “On Monday, April 17, 2023, the Federal Maritime Commission issued&#160;a direct final rule revising its internal enforcement procedures&#160;by delegating authority to the Bureau of Enforcement, Investigations and Compliance (BEIC) to issue Notice(s) of Violations and to compromise civil penalty claims subject to approval by the Commission. “I [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Vekich on Reform of FMC’s Internal Enforcement Procedures appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.