# FTDO Archive - Federal Maritime Commission

- Commissioner Louis E. Sola Visits Panama City, Panama to Examine Canal Drought Conditions Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola has returned from a week-long visit to Panama with Chairman Daniel B. Maffei, where they learned how ongoing drought conditions impact the Panama Canal. The visit emphasized the importance of US-Panama collaboration to ensure the stability of the ocean-linked supply chain.&#160;&#160; During the trip, Commissioner Sola held [&#8230;]The post Commissioner Louis E. Sola Visits Panama City, Panama to Examine Canal Drought Conditions appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- FMC Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola Examining Impacts from Reduced Capacity of Panama Canal Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola are co-leading an FMC delegation to Panama this week examining the consequences of an extended drought on Panama Canal operations and how those conditions affected, and continue to impact, ocean-linked supply chains serving the United States. A key goal of the trip is [&#8230;]The post FMC Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola Examining Impacts from Reduced Capacity of Panama Canal 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.
- Commissioner Sola Honored by Miami-Dade County Commissioner Louis E. Sola was honored by Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners in recognition of his lifelong commitment to public service, his strong leadership in promoting policies benefitting a vibrant maritime economy, and his commitment to working closely with stakeholders in the Florida maritime industry. Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava awarded the Key to [&#8230;]The post Commissioner Sola Honored by Miami-Dade County 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 Sola Discusses Alternative Marine Fuels During Panama Conference Commissioner Louis E. Sola delivered a speech at Maritime Week Americas addressing “Alternative Marine Fuels: Regulation, Cooperation, and Funding”. The Commissioner highlighted the need for non-traditional fuels, such as liquified natural gas and biofuels, to achieve zero emissions in the maritime industry. According to the European Maritime Safety Agency, adopting these classes of fuels could [&#8230;]The post Commissioner Sola Discusses Alternative Marine Fuels During Panama Conference appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Trade, Shipping and FMC Topics of CTA’s “Conversation With a Commissioner” Event  The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomed Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei to their Washington, DC Innovation House on May 29, 2024, for a “Conversation With a Commissioner” event to discuss trade and supply chain issues that affect technology companies and their ability to serve U.S. markets. CTA CEO Gary Shapiro gave welcoming and [&#8230;]The post Trade, Shipping and FMC Topics of CTA’s “Conversation With a Commissioner” Event  appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Chairman Maffei Visits PNW for Meetings with Ag Exporters and Key Supply Chain Executives Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei traveled to Tacoma, Washington in May to hold meetings with a leading Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and senior executives from the port and transportation sectors, as well as to deliver keynote remarks at the Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) Annual Meeting. Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) Chief Executive [&#8230;]The post Chairman Maffei Visits PNW for Meetings with Ag Exporters and Key Supply Chain Executives appeared first on Federal Maritime Commission.
- Chairman Maffei Meets with Forwarders and Port Officials in Florida Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei met with key maritime industry stakeholders in April, delivering the keynote address to members of the National Customs Brokers &#38; Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) at the organization’s 51st Annual Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, FL and separately meeting with the leadership of Port Everglades. Chairman Maffei highlighted [&#8230;]The post Chairman Maffei Meets with Forwarders and Port Officials in Florida 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.