# Carl W. Bentzel Archives - Federal Maritime Commission

- Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at VMA 24 October 9, 2024 &#124; Norfolk, VA Commissioner Carl Bentzel will address attendees of the Virginia Maritime Association’s VMA 24 International Trade Symposium during an after Fireside Chat.&#160; The full agenda of VMA 24 and information about costs and how to register are&#160;available online.The post Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at VMA 24 appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Commissioner Bentzel Delivering Keynote Address at FIATA World Congress September 26, 2024 &#124; Panama City, Republic of Panama Commissioner Carl Bentzel will deliver the keynote address at the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) 2024 World Congress.&#160; The event takes place September 23-27, 2024.&#160; Program, registration, and cost information is&#160;available online.The post Commissioner Bentzel Delivering Keynote Address at FIATA World Congress appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the The Refusal to Deal Final Rule The Federal Maritime Commission’s final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations” is an important step in providing clarity and a brighter line on common carriage shipping obligations.    I am certain that the FMC will be vigilant in assessing all relevant factors in determining whether a [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the The Refusal to Deal Final Rule appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Northwest Seaport Alliance Peak Planning Session participation and Expeditors Keynote speech  Last month, I participated in two important events in the Pacific Northwest, one hosted by the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and the other by Expeditors. I am grateful to the Northwest Seaport Alliance for inviting me to participate in their Peak Planning Conference. &#160;I saw an outstanding and instructive dialog between local and national maritime [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Northwest Seaport Alliance Peak Planning Session participation and Expeditors Keynote speech  appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on his participation in the Crossroads of the World International Summit Last month, I participated in the inaugural Crossroads of the World – International Trade Summit, held in Salt Lake City, Utah.&#160; I would like to thank the Utah Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to participate in the conference. It was an honor to have shared the stage with former U.S. President George W. Bush, [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on his participation in the Crossroads of the World International Summit appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at Expeditors’ Global Logistics Conference May 15, 2024 &#124; Bellevue, WA Commissioner Carl Bentzel will provide the keynote address at the Global Logistics Conference 2024 hosted by Expeditors where he will speak on the topic of Maritime Infrastructure.The post Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at Expeditors’ Global Logistics Conference appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Letter to President Biden on Suggested Relief for Impacted Workers and Companies Due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Today, I sent a letter to President Biden thanking him for his quick response to the tragic Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. During the pandemic, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, commonly referred to as the CARES Act. Section 4112 of that legislation authorized and provided funding to the U.S. Department of the [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Letter to President Biden on Suggested Relief for Impacted Workers and Companies Due to the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel On The Release of the Second Request for Information for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative On April 16, 2024, my second&#160;Request for Information (RFI) for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI)&#160;was published in the Federal Register. This is another important step in my effort to develop a transparent information sharing process that will improve the reliability and predictability of the shipment of international containerized cargo that our nation is so [&#8230;]The post Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel On The Release of the Second Request for Information for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Port of Gulfport Roundtable On March 27, 2024, Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel participated in an industry roundtable hosted by the Port of Gulfport. “I want to thank the Port of Gulfport for inviting me to participate in a timely&#160;port roundtable&#160;that included Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes, Congressman Mike Ezell, and representatives from Ports America and the National Association of Waterfront [&#8230;]The post Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Port of Gulfport Roundtable appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Statement By Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association’s Inaugural Supply Chain & Logistic Summit Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel travelled to Puerto Rico in February 2024 to provide the keynote speech to the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association at their inaugural Supply Chain and Logistics Summit. In his remarks, Commissioner Bentzel discussed how conditions in the Red Sea and the Panama Canal are impacting shipping and he shared what is necessary [&#8230;]The post Statement By Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association’s Inaugural Supply Chain &#038; Logistic Summit appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.