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 Carl W. Bentzel
 Carl W. Bentzel
 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. BentzelOctober 24, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel Following The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) Panel “The Supply Chain Nexus: A Forward-Thinking Conversation with, US DOT, FMC, and STB”

“I thank the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) for providing Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Marty Oberman, Port and Supply Chain Envoy General Steve Lyons (U.S. Army, Retired), and myself the opportunity to participate on...

Categories:Carl W. Bentzel,CommissionersOctober 24, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel Following The National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) Panel “The Supply Chain Nexus: A Forward-Thinking Conversation with, US DOT, FMC, and STB”

“I thank the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) for providing Surface Transportation Board (STB) Chairman Marty Oberman, Port and Supply Chain Envoy General Steve Lyons (U.S. Army, Retired), and myself the opportunity to participate on...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelAugust 23, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Request for Information (RFI)

“I am pleased to provide supply chain stakeholders and interested members of the public the opportunity to consider and comment on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Recommendations and Views Report via the Request for Information (RFI)...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelJune 1, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Extended Weekend Gates at SSA Terminals in Oakland, Seattle, and Tacoma

“I was recently briefed by SSA on an innovative approach that their terminals in Oakland, Seattle, and Tacoma are rolling out next month to track and analyze the potential of providing extended weekend hours for...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelMay 3, 2023

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on MTDI FMC Commission Meeting

I want to thank the Chairman for providing me the time and opportunity to take on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI). This has been and continues to be a rewarding endeavor. Before, I begin...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelApril 20, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative Recommendations

I am pleased to release today my Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Recommendations and Views Report, which can be found on my webpage. The report identifies a significant problem that industry brought to my attention. The problem...

Categories:Carl W. BentzelApril 20, 2023

Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative Recommendations

I am pleased to release today my Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Recommendations and Views Report, which can be found on my webpage. The report identifies a significant problem that industry brought to my attention. The problem...

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