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 February 23, 2024

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Final Rule

I voted to approve the Final Demurrage and Detention (D&D) Rule released today. This rule has been a long time coming. D&D penalties provide an important tool to protect the shipping public from market abuses...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelFebruary 20, 2024

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on his IAMPE “Port Perspectives” Podcast Interview

I would like to thank Captain Jeff Monroe for the invitation to speak with him as the guest on his Port Perspectives Podcast on February 12, 2024. The International Association of Maritime & Port Executives (IAMPE)...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelFebruary 7, 2024

Opening Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel 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

Good morning to all. First, I want to thank everyone in advance for their participation today, and their willingness to provide testimony on these critical issues confronting our global supply chain.  Mr. Chairman, I want...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelFebruary 7, 2024

Opening Statement of Chairman Daniel Maffei 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

The Houthi attacks on merchant shipping, predominantly in the Red Sea, endanger life and property regardless of origin or destination, and are the biggest impingement on freedom of the seas in decades. The United States’...

Categories:Daniel B. MaffeiFebruary 7, 2024

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...

Categories:Max VekichFebruary 1, 2024

Commissioner Sola Meets with Mayor Sandy Stimpson in Mobile, Alabama

Commissioner Louis E. Sola visited Mobile, Alabama, in late January where he met with Mayor Sandy Stimpson to discuss the port’s growth in Mobile. The Port of Mobile has a significant positive impact on the...

Categories:Louis E. SolaDecember 14, 2023

Commissioner Sola Attends Cruise Forward Summit to Talk About Zero Emission Efforts in the Maritime Industry

Commissioner Louis E. Sola participated on a panel at the Cruise Forward Summit that addressed “Pathways to Net Zero Emissions by 2050” for maritime transport. The Cruise Lines International Association organized the summit held in...

Categories:Louis E. SolaNovember 20, 2023

Commissioner Sola Speaks at LNG Bunkering Summit

Commissioner Louis Sola spoke at the LNG Bunkering Summit 2023 North America, participating on a panel that explored the policy and operational issues related to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering. The event was held in...

Categories:Louis E. SolaNovember 17, 2023

Commissioner Sola Attends Event Welcoming Explora 1 to PortMiami

Commissioner Louis E. Sola attended an event held at PortMiami on November 3, 2023, that celebrated the maiden call of the cruise ship Explora 1. During the event, Commissioner Sola met with Miami-Dade County Mayor...

Categories:Louis E. SolaNovember 8, 2023

Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Joe Biden

Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote the President on November 7, 2023 regarding policies to incentivize decarbonization. Text of the letter: Dear Mr. President:  The maritime industry is challenged by the lack of policies incentivizing...

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