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 Carl W. Bentzel
 August 7, 2024

Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at VMA 24

October 9, 2024 | Norfolk, VA Commissioner Carl Bentzel will address attendees of the Virginia Maritime Association’s VMA 24 International Trade Symposium during an after Fireside Chat.  The full agenda of VMA 24 and information...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelAugust 6, 2024

Commissioner Bentzel Delivering Keynote Address at FIATA World Congress

September 26, 2024 | 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.  The event takes place September 23-27,...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelJuly 26, 2024

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...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelJune 11, 2024

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...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelJune 10, 2024

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.  I would like to thank the Utah Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelMay 15, 2024

Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at Expeditors’ Global Logistics Conference

May 15, 2024 | 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.

Categories:Carl W. BentzelApril 23, 2024

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...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelApril 18, 2024

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 Request for Information (RFI) for the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) was published in the Federal Register. This is another important step in my effort to develop a transparent information sharing...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelApril 11, 2024

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 port...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelApril 2, 2024

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...

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