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 August 6, 2024

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...Read moreJuly 29, 2024

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...Read moreJuly 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...Read moreJune 28, 2024

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...Read moreJune 13, 2024

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...Read moreJune 13, 2024

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...Read moreJune 13, 2024

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...Read moreJune 13, 2024

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...Read moreJune 13, 2024

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 & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) at the organization’s...Read moreJune 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...Read moreOlder Return to top
    
    
    
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