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#### Statement by Commissioners Bentzel and Vekich on Amending Statutes Governing Review of VOCC and MTO Agreements 

Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Max M. Vekich wrote key Members of Congress to urge changing the law in a way that would allow the Federal Maritime Commission to prohibit filed agreements from automatically going into effect. “Congress provided the Commission with important additional authorities in the Ocean Shipping Reform... Read More »

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2024(28)                  - April 11 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Port of Gulfport Roundtable
                  - April 5 Industry Advisory—All FMC Statutes & Regulations Remain in Full Effect Following Bridge Collapse
                  - April 4 Commissioner Sola Discusses LNG at AAPA Legislative Summit 
                  - April 3 FMC Conducting Network Maintenance Impacting Applications on Saturday April 6, 2024
                  - April 2 Statement By Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Puerto Rico Manufacturers Association’s Inaugural Supply Chain & Logistic Summit
                  - March 28 February 2024 Activity Report 
                  - March 11 Mohammad “Ali” Usman Named Chief Information Officer
                  - March 11 FMC FY25 Congressional Budget Justification Released
                  - February 29 January 2024 Activity Report
                  - February 28 Statement of Daniel B. Maffei Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission  before  U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation 
                  - February 27 FMC Updates Controlled Carrier List
                  - February 23 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Demurrage and Detention Billing Requirements Final Rule
                  - February 23 FMC Publishes Final Rule on Detention and Demurrage Billing Practices
                  - February 22 Notice to Passengers Regarding American Queen Voyages
                  - February 20 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on his IAMPE “Port Perspectives” Podcast Interview
                  - February 9 Recording of FMC Hearing on Red Sea Available
                  - February 7 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
                  - February 7 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
                  - February 7 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  
                  - February 2 FMC Releases Schedule for Hearing on Threats to Shipping
                  - February 1 Commissioner Sola Meets with Mayor Sandy Stimpson in Mobile, Alabama
                  - January 30 December 2023 Activity Report
                  - January 26 Instructions for Participating in FMC Hearing Examining Impacts from Threats to Shipping
                  - January 12 FMC Announces Hearing on Shipping Conditions in the Red Sea
                  - January 12 Commission Advisory Regarding Red Sea Surcharges
                  - January 10 Maximum Penalty Fees Adjusted
                  - January 4 Industry Advisory – Requiring No Cost Access to Tariff Publication Systems
                  - January 2 Commission Announces New Secretary
2023(57)                  - December 21 Impacts From Threats to Shipping
                  - December 20 November 2023 Activity Report
                  - December 14 Commissioner Sola Attends Cruise Forward Summit to Talk About Zero Emission Efforts in the Maritime Industry
                  - November 21 October 2023 Activity Report
                  - November 20 Commissioner Sola Speaks at LNG Bunkering Summit
                  - November 17 Commissioner Sola Attends Event Welcoming Explora 1 to PortMiami
                  - November 8 Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Joe Biden
                  - November 3 Commissioner Sola Speaks at Global Commerce Exchange in Miami    
                  - October 30 Commissioner Sola Featured Speaker at the American Maritime Forum
                  - October 30 September 2023 Activity Report 
                  - October 24 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”
                  - September 29 Maffei 2023 Malcom McLean Award Winner 
                  - September 28 FMC Discusses OSRA Implementation, Consumer Assistance Accomplishments
                  - September 26 August 2023 Activity Report
                  - September 13 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 21, 2023
                  - August 31 FMC July 2023 Activity Report
                  - August 31 Industry Advisory – Names of Non-Compliant NVOCCs Posted to FMC Website
                  - August 23 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Request for Information (RFI)
                  - August 18 Commission Publishes Update of its Official Case Law Reporter
                  - August 14 Cindy Hennigan Named Deputy Managing Director
                  - August 9 National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding August 9, 2023 Meeting
                  - July 26 Commissioner Rebecca Dye Proposes Reforms to International Ocean Supply Chain Practices: Empty Container Return, Early Return Date, and Container Pickup (Notice of Container Availability) 
                  - July 24 FMC JUNE 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - July 13 Industry Advisory — Requirements for Doing Business with NVOCCs and OFFs
                  - July 5 Notice to Passengers Regarding Vantage Travel Services, Inc.
                  - June 28 FMC MAY 2023 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - June 21 Alex M. Chintella Named Administrative Law Judge
                  - June 12 FMC Issues Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal
                  - June 2 Industry Advisory – Requirement to File Timely and Accurate Service Contracts
                  - June 1 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel  on the Extended Weekend Gates at SSA Terminals in Oakland, Seattle, and Tacoma
                  - May 31 FMC April 2023 Activity Report
                  - May 18 Two Shipping Lines Pay Civil Penalties Totaling $2.65 Million
                  - May 11 Several FMC Applications are Currently Experiencing Issues
                  - May 8 John G. Crews, II Named FMC BEIC Director
                  - May 4 National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding May 11, 2023 Meeting
                  - May 3 Charge Complaint Refunds Hit $1 Million
                  - May 3 FMC Meeting Covers Enforcement Activity, OSRA Implementation, and MTDI
                  - May 3 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on MTDI FMC Commission Meeting
                  - May 2 March 2023 Activity Report
                  - April 21 Statement of Commissioner Vekich on Reform of FMC’s Internal Enforcement Procedures
                  - April 20 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative Recommendations
                  - April 18 New Video Explains Charge Complaint Process 
                  - April 12 Commission Meeting Rescheduled for May 3, 2023 
                  - April 12 Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel Concerning the Uyghur Forced Labor Protection Act and Potential Supply Chain Disruptions
                  - March 31 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel On Meeting with the Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) Board of Directors Regarding a Data Standards Framework for International Container Shipping
                  - March 30 National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding Meeting
                  - March 23 Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Review of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Request for the Federal Maritime Transportation Programs, and Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022”
                  - March 23 FMC Checking Ocean Carrier & MTO Compliance with Recent Ruling on Per Diem Charges
                  - March 22 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Union Pacific’s Change of Policy to Allow Private Chassis Choice
                  - March 13 FMC FY24 Congressional Budget Justification Released
                  - February 27 January 2023 Activity Report
                  - January 31 December 2022 Activity Report
                  - January 30 Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Potential Issuance of Section 18 Emergency Order 
                  - January 25 FMC to Seek Additional Comments on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal Rulemaking
                  - January 23 Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 25, 2023 
                  - January 10 Industry Advisory—Requirement to Maintain Accurate Information on FMC Form FMC-1
                  - January 6 Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on the Denial of the PMSA/WSC Petition for Review
2022(120)                  - December 21 FMC NOVEMBER 2022 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - December 15 FMC Probing Shipping Lines’ Anti-Retaliation Compliance
                  - December 8 Statement by Commissioners Bentzel and Vekich on Amending Statutes Governing Review of VOCC and MTO Agreements 
                  - December 7 Statement by Commissioners Bentzel and Sola Following Meetings with Gulf Coast Region
                  - December 2 Chairman Maffei Participates in US-UK Bilateral Maritime Consultation
                  - December 1 FMC Announces Interim Procedures for Processing Charge Complaints
                  - December 1 Statement of Commissioner Carl Bentzel on Coalition for Reimagined Mobility Report: Solving the Global Supply Chain Crisis with Data Sharing 
                  - November 30 FMC OCTOBER 2022 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - November 22 Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei in Memory of the Honorable Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr.
                  - November 18 FMC Applications Outage Resolved
                  - November 15 Maffei Visits Bay Area for Congressional & Industry Meetings
                  - November 14 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel On Harmonizing the Uniform Intermodal Interchange & Facilities Access Agreement (UIIA) with the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (OSRA) of 2022
                  - November 7 Chris Hughey Named FMC General Counsel
                  - October 20 FMC September 2022 Activity Report
                  - October 7 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at WESCCON in San Diego
                  - October 7 FMC Proposing New Demurrage & Detention Billing Requirements
                  - October 3 Commission Contracts with National Academies for OSRA Mandated Chassis Study
                  - September 30 August 2022 Activity Report
                  - September 29 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel On Surface Transportation Board Testimony On Kansas City Southern and Canadian Pacific Merger
                  - September 26 Linda S. Harris Crovella Named Administrative Law Judge
                  - September 22 FMC Meeting Focuses on OSRA Implementation & Data Initiative
                  - September 20 Commissioner Sola Meets with Senior Leadership of MSC and CMA to Discuss Environmental Issues
                  - September 15 Reminder: The 9/21/22 FMC Meeting will begin at 1 pm in the STB Hearing Room
                  - September 13 Statement of Commissioners Max M. Vekich and Carl W. Bentzel regarding the NPRM on the Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodation
                  - September 13 FMC Seeking Public Comment on Unreasonable Refusal to Deal Proposed Rule
                  - September 6 Commissioner Sola Guest Commentary Appears in USCG Publication
                  - August 19 JULY 2022 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - August 12 FMC Establishes OSRA 2022 Implementation Webpage
                  - August 11 FMC Seeks Comments on Benefits of Issuing Emergency Order Requiring Information Sharing
                  - August 9 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on East Coast Empty Container Congestion
                  - August 4 Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Visits Port of New York and New Jersey to Meet with Stakeholders
                  - August 2 FMC Unveils Plan for Data Collection Initiative Mandated by OSRA
                  - July 29 New FMC Enforcement Structure
                  - July 29 June 2022 Activity Report
                  - July 28 FMC Moving Quickly in Implementing OSRA 2022
                  - July 22 Industry Advisory — Demurrage & Detention Billing Practices
                  - July 20 Commission Meeting Scheduled for July 27, 2022 
                  - July 15 Statement of Chairman Maffei on E.O. 14036 & Competition
                  - July 14 Industry Advisory — Interim Procedures for Submitting “Charge Complaints” Under 46 U.S.C. § 41310
                  - June 28 May 2022 Activity Report
                  - June 27 Updated: FMC has Completed Conducting Server and Application Maintenance
                  - June 24 Chairman Maffei Addresses AgTC Annual Meeting
                  - June 24 Industry Advisory — Applicability of Provisions Contained in PL 117-146
                  - June 24 Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Joe Biden
                  - June 24 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – June 22, 2022
                  - June 23 Statements of  Commissioners Bentzel, Sola, and Vekich regarding Comments Submitted to the Surface Transportation Board on the Proposed Consolidation of the Railroad Systems of Canadian Pacific Railway and the Kansas City Southern Railway
                  - June 23 Former Chairman Michael A. Khouri Awarded FMC Gold Medal
                  - June 22 Statement of Commissioner Max M. Vekich Regarding USDA Initiative  to Promote U.S. Agricultural Exports and West Coast Ports
                  - June 14 Statement of Daniel B. Maffei on Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022
                  - June 10 Statement by Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Max Vekich on FMC’s approval of the $2 million Settlement Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
                  - June 8 FMC Approves $2 Million Settlement Agreement with Hapag-Lloyd
                  - June 8 FMC Announces Three New Initiatives to Assist Shippers and Improve Supply Chain Performance
                  - June 8 APRIL 2022 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - May 31 Commissioner Dye Releases Final Report for Fact Finding No. 29
                  - May 27 UPDATED – FMC Data Summit to be Held in Virtual Session Only
                  - May 25 Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel To Convene Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Summit June 1st, 2022
                  - May 20 Statement of Commissioner Bentzel Summarizing Remarks Delivered to the International Association of Ports and Harbors on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative and the need for Continuing Engagement on National & Global Data Standards
                  - May 19 FMC Receives Fact Finding 29 Final Recommendations & Intermodal Equipment Report
                  - May 16 Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 18, 2022
                  - May 6 Commission Seeking Comments on Co-Loading Definition and Tariff Access Fees
                  - May 5 New Monitoring Requirements Give FMC More Insight into Alliance Carrier Operations
                  - April 29 Statement by Carl W. Bentzel Before the Surface Transportation Board on Urgent Issues in Freight Rail Services
                  - April 27 Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: Review of Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request for the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Programs
                  - April 26 March 2022 Activity Report
                  - April 25 FMC Launches Instructional Video on How to File Complaints
                  - April 22 FMC Initiative Examining How Ocean Carriers Serve Export Shippers
                  - April 15 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Ocean Carriers (II)
                  - April 14 National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding Meeting
                  - April 13 Statement by Commissioners Sola and Bentzel on Demurrage and Detention Relief by Ocean Carriers and Marine Terminal Operators due to the Expeditors Cybersecurity Incident
                  - April 8 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Ocean Carriers
                  - April 6 Statement by Commissioner Vekich in Support of Commissioner Bentzel’s Assessment of the People’s Republic of China’s Control of Container and Intermodal Chassis Manufacturing
                  - April 1 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Marine Terminal Operators (II)
                  - April 1 February 2022 Activity Report
                  - March 30 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel  On the release of the Assessment of the People’s Republic of China’s Control of Container and Intermodal Chassis Manufacturing
                  - March 30 Remarks of Daniel B. Maffei Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission To American Association of Port Authorities
                  - March 28 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Marine Terminal Operators
                  - March 21 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on Common Carriage Requirements for U.S. Exports
                  - March 21 Export Service is New Added Focus of FMC Ocean Carrier Audit Program
                  - March 21 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on International Standards
                  - March 18 UPDATE: Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises
                  - March 16 FMC Rule Change Will Provide More Rights to Refunds for Cancelled or Delayed Cruises
                  - March 16 FMC Meets to Discuss Ocean Carrier Enforcement Efforts & New Rule Protecting Cruise Passengers
                  - March 14 Demurrage & Detention ANPRM Comments Deadline Extended
                  - March 11 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Examines Available Technology & Platforms
                  - March 9 Commission Meeting Scheduled for March 16, 2022 
                  - March 8 Commission Grants Temporary Relief Requested by Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.
                  - March 4 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages Longshore Labor
                  - March 3 Testimony of Commissioner Dye before Congress: “Executive Session and Ocean Shipping Reform Act Hearing”
                  - March 3 Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Executive Session and Ocean Shipping Reform Act Hearing”
                  - February 28 Justice Department and Federal Maritime Commission Reaffirm and Strengthen Partnership to Promote Fair Competition in the Shipping Industry
                  - February 28 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the WCMTOA Agreement
                  - February 28 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Large Aggregators
                  - February 25 January 2022 Activity Report
                  - February 25 FMC Holds Closed Meeting on WCMTOA
                  - February 25 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Large Aggregators
                  - February 18 UPDATE: Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises
                  - February 18 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages FedEx, UPS, and Amazon
                  - February 17 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 25, 2022 
                  - February 15 Max Vekich Sworn-In as FMC Commissioner
                  - February 15 Commissioner Dye Explains Options for Filing Complaints at FMC
                  - February 11 Notice to Passengers Regarding Crystal Cruises
                  - February 11 Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Proposed PierPass Change
                  - February 10 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Ocean Transportation Intermediaries
                  - February 4 Commission Invites Comments on Benefits of New Demurrage & Detention Rule
                  - February 4 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages Federal Agencies
                  - February 3 FMC Requests Additional Comments in its Investigation of Canadian Regulations
                  - February 1 Information Notice For Passengers with Bookings on Crystal Cruises, LLC Suspended Voyages through April 2022
                  - January 31 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Railroad Industry
                  - January 28 Commissioner Louis E. Sola Honored with Master Key and Honorary Lead Pilot
                  - January 28 DECEMBER 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - January 27 Detention and Demurrage, and Data Initiatives Addressed at Commission Meeting
                  - January 25 Statement by Commissioner Louis E. Sola Regarding Future Bookings on Crystal Cruises
                  - January 21 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Chassis Provider
                  - January 20 Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 27, 2022
                  - January 18 FMC Seeks Public Comments on its FY 2022-2026 Strategic Planning
                  - January 14 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Beneficial Cargo Owners
                  - January 14 Maximum Penalty Fees Adjusted
                  - January 14 Fact Finding 30 Final Report Released
                  - January 10 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Warehouse, Distribution, and 3PL Sectors
                  - January 3 New Year’s Message from Commissioner Bentzel
2021(109)                  - December 28 FMC Policy Statements Provide Guidance on Complaints Process
                  - December 22 Commissioner Bentzel Travels to Utah, meets with Inland Port, Intermodal Stakeholders
                  - December 20 NOVEMBER 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - December 10 Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Drayage Trucking
                  - December 8 Commissioner Bentzel Hosts Inaugural Meeting of FMC Data Initiative
                  - December 2 Commissioner Bentzel’s Data Initiative & National Shipper Advisory Committee Holding Meetings
                  - December 1 Commissioners Bentzel and Sola visit PNW to explore port congestion & cruise industry issues
                  - November 30 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the WCMTOA Amendment
                  - November 29 FMC Hires New Secretary
                  - November 29 Temporary Revision to PierPass to Take Effect
                  - November 24 Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel to Convene Kickoff Maritime Information Transparency Meeting
                  - November 17 New Supply Chain Initiatives Announced at FMC Meeting
                  - November 15 FMC Effort Will Examine How Data Can Improve Ocean Cargo Velocity
                  - November 12 Letter of Commissioners Carl Bentzel and Louis Sola to Secretary Janet Yellen
                  - November 12 OCTOBER 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - November 9 Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 16, 2021 
                  - October 28 FMC Holds First Meeting of the National Shipper Advisory Committee
                  - October 27 September 2021 Activity Report
                  - October 25 Letter of Commissioners Daniel Maffei and Louis Sola to President Joe Biden
                  - October 21 Registration for First Meeting of National Shipper Advisory Still Available
                  - October 19 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye 2021 South Carolina International Trade Conference
                  - October 15 FMC VOCC Audit Team Urges Carriers to Adopt Detention & Demurrage Best Practices
                  - October 13 FMC Briefed on Enforcement and Audit Activities, and Upcoming NSAC Meeting
                  - October 7 Commissioner Sola Receives Award for Work Addressing COVID Impacts to Passenger Cruise Sector
                  - October 7 Commission Meeting Scheduled for October 13, 2021
                  - September 30 Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Visits West Coast Ports
                  - September 30 Chairman Maffei Addresses NCBFAA Conference
                  - September 27 AUGUST 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - September 22 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – September 21, 2021
                  - September 16 Commissioner Bentzel hosts two roundtables in California, meets with Supply Chain Stakeholders and Federal and State Officials
                  - September 15 Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Commission Vote on Demurrage and Detention and Notice of Proposed Rule Making
                  - September 15 FMC to Issue Guidance on Complaint Proceedings and Seek Comments on Demurrage and Detention Billings
                  - September 9 FMC Announces National Shipper Advisory Committee Membership
                  - September 8 International Shipping Competition Agencies Meet
                  - September 2 Statement by Commissioner Carl Bentzel on Concerns About the Availability of Ocean Shipping to the Chemical Supply Chain and Related Impacts on the U.S. Manufacturing Base
                  - September 2 FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel Convenes Port Operation and Supply Chain Transparency Roundtables in California
                  - August 31 JULY 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - August 26 FMC Invites Comments on Proposed Rule Addressing Cruise Line Non-Performance and Refunds
                  - August 11 Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Joe Biden
                  - August 4 Commission Questions Shipping Lines About Surcharges
                  - August 3 Fact Finding 30 Interim Report Issued Examining Impacts to Eastern Seaboard
                  - August 2 JUNE 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - July 28 FMC Hears Proposals Addressing Supply Chain and Cruise Issues
                  - July 28 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye on Fact Finding 29 Interim Recommendations
                  - July 21 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the FMC Establishing a new Audit Program
                  - July 21 Commission Meeting Scheduled for July 28, 2021
                  - July 21 Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast Guard and the Maritime Transportation Programs”
                  - July 20 FMC Establishes Ocean Carriers Audit Program
                  - July 12 New FMC and DoJ MOU Supports Interagency Collaboration on Antitrust Issues
                  - July 9 Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Attends White House Signing Ceremony for Executive Order on Competition
                  - July 2 Letter of Commissioner Sola to Governor DeSantis
                  - July 1 MAY 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - June 25 Letter of Commissioner Bentzel to Carrier Alliances’ Attorneys
                  - June 15 Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”
                  - June 15 Testimony of Commissioner Dye before Congress: “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”
                  - June 15 Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Bentzel Tour the Port of New York and New Jersey, Meet with Stakeholders on Cargo Operations and FMC Enforcement Priorities
                  - June 15 New Senior Executive Staff Hired for Key FMC Leadership Roles
                  - June 10 Statement of Commissioner Louis Sola: Seafarer Welfare Group Publishes Guide to Help Mariners Receive Vaccines
                  - June 7 FMC Accepting Applications for National Shipper Advisory Committee
                  - June 2 Statement of Commissioner Khouri on NCBFAA Recognition
                  - June 2 Statement of Commissioner Louis Sola:  Urging Governors to Vaccinate Cruise Ship Crews
                  - May 27 Commission Publishes Update of its Official Case Law Reporter
                  - May 20 Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola: Celebrating Maritime Day 2021
                  - May 20 Remarks as Provided by Chairman Daniel B. Maffei: Celebrating Maritime Day 2021
                  - May 19 Statement of Commissioner Sola: Donating Surplus Vaccines to Caribbean & Central America Would Benefit American Industry & Security
                  - May 19 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye Applauding the Creation of the FMC National Shipper Advisory Committee
                  - May 19 FMC Votes to Implement National Shipper Advisory Committee
                  - May 19 Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Biden on Caribbean Cruise Vaccines
                  - May 17 Chairman Maffei Discusses Port & Supply Chain Issues During Port of LA Briefing
                  - May 11 Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 19, 2021
                  - May 10 Remarks by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel at the Institute of Recycling and Scrap Industries (IRSI) Board of Directors Meeting
                  - May 5 Remarks of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei at the NCBFAA Annual Conference
                  - May 4 Remarks of Commissioner Michael A. Khouri at the NCBFAA’s Annual Conference
                  - May 3 Remarks of Commissioner Sola at Port of Galveston
                  - April 22 MARCH 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - April 19 Video of Commissioner Bentzel’s Remarks to Shipping and Freight Resource Available
                  - April 19 New Era of Flexibility for Service Contract Filing Requirements
                  - April 13 Remarks of Commissioner Michael A. Khouri at the Propeller Club of the United States Port, Los Angeles & Long Beach
                  - April 13 Commission Grants Temporary Relief Requested by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and “K” Line America, Inc.
                  - April 13 Commissioner Sola Meets with Florida’s Governor & Attorney General on Cruise Ship Matters
                  - April 8 FMC Seeking Comments on Carrier Automated Tariffs
                  - April 8 Commission Meeting Scheduled for April 14, 2021 
                  - April 7 Commission Meeting Addresses Fact Finding 29 and Alliance Monitoring
                  - March 31 Commission Meeting Scheduled for April 07, 2021
                  - March 30 Daniel B. Maffei Designated as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission
                  - March 26 FEBRUARY 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - March 18 Remarks of Commissioner Maffei: Marine Transportation System Innovation Science and Technology Conference Keynote
                  - March 18 Statement by Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the One Year Anniversary of the Cessation of Cruise Activity from U.S. Ports
                  - March 17 Fact Finding 30 Interim Report Issued Examining Impacts to CA, HI, and U.S. Pacific Territories
                  - March 16 Commissioner Sola Interviewed in News Story on Cruise Industry
                  - March 8 Letter of Commissioners Bentzel & Sola Seeking Information on Houston Channel Restrictions
                  - March 8 Letter of Commissioners Maffei and Bentzel to Great Lakes Governors
                  - March 3 Statement of Commissioner Sola: Commending the Bipartisan Efforts to Address Resumption of Cruises to Alaska
                  - March 3 Statement of Commissioners Maffei and Bentzel: Urging Governors to Prioritize Maritime Worker Vaccinations
                  - March 3 Statement of Commissioners Maffei and Sola: Op-Ed, Supply Chain Dive
                  - February 26 JANUARY 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - February 26 Commissioner Maffei Visits Port Newark Container Terminal
                  - February 22 Commissioner Bentzel Interviewed on CNBC
                  - February 18 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the Commission’s Demand Order
                  - February 17 Information Demand on Detention & Demurrage Practices to Be Issued
                  - February 12 Statement of Chairman Michael A. Khouri: Letter to the Editor, Lloyd’s List
                  - February 10 Commissioner Sola Statement on Canada’s Recent Decision to Bar All Cruise Vessels From Their Waters Until February 2022
                  - February 10 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 17, 2021
                  - February 9 Commissioner Bentzel Statement: The Health of Our Maritime Industry Will Lead Our Economy Back
                  - January 29 DECEMBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - January 29 Commissioners Maffei and Bentzel Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Vaccinations for Maritime Industry
                  - January 15 Commission Issues Proposed Rule on Service Contract Filing Relief
                  - January 14 Maximum Penalty Fees Adjusted
                  - January 12 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Remarks Transportation Club of Tacoma Luncheon Meeting
2020(115)                  - December 17 Fact Finding 29: Advice to the Trade
                  - December 17 Commissioners Bentzel and Maffei Urge Ocean Carriers to Carry U.S. Exports
                  - December 16 NOVEMBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - December 16 Latest Fact Finding 30 Report Examines Impacts to Cruise Industry in Gulf Coast Ports
                  - December 10 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the Foundation Carrier Agreement (No. 201351)
                  - December 10 FMC Receives Briefings at December Meeting
                  - December 9 Commissioner Maffei Remarks at AgTC Major Midyear Meeting
                  - December 8 FMC Chairman Addresses Export Container Availability
                  - December 8 Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Remarks for the Global Maritime Conference
                  - December 7 FMC User Fees Scheduled to Be Revised in January
                  - December 4 Commissioners Bentzel and Maffei Urge MARAD and CDC to Prioritize Maritime Workforce
                  - December 3 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 9, 2020
                  - November 30 OCTOBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - November 25 Federal Maritime Commission Increases Global Alliances’ Information Monitoring Report Requirements
                  - November 23 Commissioner Sola Visits Houston for Panel Discussion and Meetings with Local Maritime Leaders
                  - November 20 Commissioner Louis E. Sola Statement on Expanded Supply Chain Investigation
                  - November 20 Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the Supplemental Order to Fact Finding 29 (International Ocean Transportation Supply Chain Engagement)
                  - November 20 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Expanded Supply Chain Investigation
                  - November 20 Chairman Michael A. Khouri Statement RE: Fact Finding 29 Supplemental Order
                  - November 20 Commission Approves Supplemental Order Expanding Fact Finding 29 Authority
                  - November 19 Fact Finding 30 Field Visit to Port of Galveston
                  - November 16 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on World Shipping Council Agreement
                  - November 6 Commissioner Sola Meets with Port Everglades Leadership to Discuss Passenger & Cargo Construction Projects
                  - November 3 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Presents at Global Liner Shipping Conference
                  - October 30 Commissioner Sola Reviews PortMiami Cruise Related Infrastructure Improvement Projects
                  - October 27 Commissioner Bentzel Briefs the Commerce Department’s Advisory Committee on Supply Chain Competitiveness on Viability of Inland Waterway Shipments Connecting to International Markets
                  - October 21 Commission Grants Temporary Relief Requested by CMA CGM
                  - October 20 Commissioner Sola Issues Report Examining Economic Impacts of Cancelled Cruise Season to Northwestern States
                  - October 20 Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Remarks for the 2020 NITL Webinar Series
                  - October 16 SEPTEMBER 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - October 13 ANPRM Addressing Cruise Line Performance & Refunds Available
                  - October 9 Commission Votes to Initiate Service Contract Filing Regulatory Reform
                  - October 9 FMC Considering CMA CGM Petition
                  - October 7 FMC Seeks Information from Public as Part of Examination of Carrier Billing Practices
                  - October 7 Commissioner Sola Visits Alaska as Part of Fact Finding 30
                  - October 5 Commissioner Bentzel Tours South Atlantic Ports; Hears From Regional Port Leadership, Maritime Companies, and Shippers
                  - October 2 Commissioner Maffei Visits Port of New York and New Jersey
                  - October 1 Commission Extends Temporary Exemption of Certain Service Contract Filing Requirements
                  - September 30 Commission Requests Comments on Possible Changes to Regulations Governing Cruise Lines
                  - September 29 Three Commissioners Participate in NCBFAA Panel: A Conversation with FMC
                  - September 24 Commission Publishes Update of its Official Case Law Reporter
                  - September 23 Fact Finding 30 Interim Report Highlights Economic Impacts to Florida From Paused Cruise Operations
                  - September 21 AUGUST 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - September 16 Commissioners Discuss Ocean Carrier issues, Global Alliances, and Market Developments
                  - September 15 Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Speech for the 2020 NCBFAA Government Affairs and Annual Conference
                  - September 10 Acting Secretary of DHS Briefed on COVID-19 Impacts to Cruise Industry & Ocean Shipping
                  - September 10 Opening Remarks of Commissioner Sola, September, Meeting with Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf
                  - September 9 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 16, 2020
                  - August 14 JULY 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - August 11 Commission Meeting Scheduled for August 18, 2020
                  - August 11 Commission Initiates Rulemaking Process Addressing Cruise Line Performance and Refunds
                  - August 4 Commissioner Dye Completes Work in NY & NJ, Turns Attention to New Orleans
                  - July 30 Commissioner Sola Provides Briefing on Fact Finding 30 to Senior DoT Official
                  - July 29 RADM Steve Andersen, USCG (retired) Named FMC General Counsel
                  - July 27 Commissioner Sola Proposes Changes to FMC Regulations on Cruise Line Performance & Refunds
                  - July 23 Statement of Chairman Michael A. Khouri on FMC Monitoring of Blanked Sailings
                  - July 23 FMC Provides Regulatory Flexibility to Small Passenger Vessel Operators
                  - July 17 JUNE 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - July 16 Dye Covid-19 Supply Chain Investigation Shifts Focus to NY/NJ in Phase Two
                  - July 2 Commissioner Sola Reports on Meeting with ILWU Leadership in Fact Finding 30 to Discuss Impacts of COVID-19 on Longshore Workforce
                  - June 30 Fact Finding 30 Phase 1 Report Identifies Proposal That Would Help U.S. Cruise Companies
                  - June 26 Rule Easing Burden on Service Contract Parties Now in Effect
                  - June 23 MAY 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - June 17 Commission Advisory for Cruise Passengers – June 17, 2020
                  - June 17 Commissioner Dye Announces Findings of San Pedro Bay Discussions – June 17, 2020
                  - June 17 Statement by Commissioner Carl Bentzel  on the FMC’s Notice of Investigation and Request for Comments Investigation into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations in the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Trade,  Docket No. 20-10; Petition No. P1-20  from the Lake Carrier Association (LCA)
                  - June 17 Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola concerning the posting of the Lake Carriers’ Association petition and subsequent Section 19 Investigation in the Federal Register
                  - June 16 Commission Formally Launches Investigation of Canadian Government Ballast Water Regulations
                  - June 11 Commission Approves Rule Easing Burden on Service Contract Parties
                  - June 5 Fact Finding 30 Innovation Teams Examining Financial Responsibility Requirements
                  - May 29 Shipper Group Recognizes Commissioner Dye for Her Leadership on Supply Chain Issues
                  - May 29 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – May 28, 2020
                  - May 29 APRIL 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - May 27 Fact Finding 30 Investigation Focusing on Cruise Line Financial Responsibility and Refund Policies
                  - May 21 Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on Maritime Day 2020
                  - May 20 FMC Orders Investigation into Alleged Discriminatory Canadian Regulations
                  - May 20 Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on Lake Carriers’ Association petition and Section 19 Investigation
                  - May 20 Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Petition 20-01 from the Lake Carrier Association (LCA)
                  - May 20 Statement of Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei on Lake Carriers’ Association petition and Section 19 Investigation
                  - May 20 Statement of Chairman Michael A. Khouri on Lake Carriers’ Association petition and Section 19 Investigation
                  - May 15 Puerto Nuevo Terminals Agreement Amendment to Take Effect
                  - May 14 Fact Finding 29 Innovation Teams Identify Information Helpful to Mitigating COVID-19 Impacts on Supply Chain
                  - May 1 Commissioner Sola Statement on Joint Letter to Address Port Terminal Needs During COVID-19 Crisis
                  - May 1 Commissioners Bentzel and Sola Urge Congressional Leaders to Address Port Terminal Needs During COVID-19 Crisis
                  - April 30 Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the Launch of Fact Finding 30
                  - April 30 Commissioner Sola to Lead Fact Finding Focusing on Cruise Line Issues
                  - April 30 Statement of Commissioner Sola to Accompany Vote on Notation No. 20-20, Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage
                  - April 30 Statement of Commissioner Bentzel to Accompany Vote on Notation No. 20-20, Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage
                  - April 29 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Detention and Demurrage Interpretive Rule
                  - April 29 Chairman Michael A. Khouri Statement on Demurrage & Detention Interpretive Rule
                  - April 28 Commission Issues New Guidance on Detention & Demurrage
                  - April 27 Commission Provides Temporary Relief from Certain Service Contract Filing Requirements
                  - April 26 MARCH 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - April 6 Fact Finding 29 Supply Chain Innovation Teams to Begin Work
                  - March 31 Chairman Michael Khouri Comments on Fact Finding 29
                  - March 31 Commissioner Dye Leading FMC Initiative to Address Urgent COVID-19 Supply Chain Impacts
                  - March 26 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Coronavirus and the Shipping Industry
                  - March 25 Commission Authorities and Available Services Remain in Place During COVID-19 Situation
                  - March 25 FEBRUARY 2020 ACTIVITY REPORT
                  - March 24 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement In Memoriam Rep. Richard L. Hanna
                  - March 20 French America Line Prohibited from Offering, Advertising, or Conducting Passenger Cruises
                  - March 19 Temporary Adjustments in FMC Operations
                  - March 18 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – March 16, 2020
                  - March 16 Statement of Commissioner Sola Regarding the Impacts of the Coronavirus on the Maritime Industry
                  - March 13 Statement of Commissioner Bentzel on Maritime Shipping and Coronavirus Impacts
                  - March 12 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Coronavirus and the Shipping Industry
                  - February 21 Statement of Commissioner Bentzel on the South Atlantic Chassis Pool Agreement
                  - February 18 Commissioners Bentzel & Maffei Travel to Houston, Texas
                  - February 18 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Speaks at NY/NJFFF&BA Annual Dinner & Person of the Year
                  - February 18 January 2020 Activity Report
                  - January 21 Remarks by Commissioner Louis E. Sola National Industrial Transportation League  San Antonio, TX
                  - January 17 December 2019 Activity Report
                  - January 15 Final Rules to be Published Implementing Shipping Act Amendments and Revising Procedures
                  - January 8 Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 15, 2020
                  - January 3 Senior Staff Transitions at FMC
2019(62)                  - December 20 Commission Issues Order in Petition No. P3-18
                  - December 19 New OTI Rules Now in Effect
                  - December 16 November 2019 Activity Report
                  - December 13 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – December 12, 2019
                  - December 13 Commission Briefed on Canadian Ballast Water Regulations
                  - December 13 SERVCON Will Be Down for Maintenance This Weekend – 12/13/19 to 12/16/19
                  - December 9 Carl Bentzel joins FMC as 42nd Commissioner
                  - November 27 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei participates in Maritime Risk Symposium
                  - November 25 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei visits Singapore for Global Maritime Forum
                  - November 21 Remarks by Commissioner Louis E. Sola, Federal Maritime Commission, at the Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association in Fort Lauderdale, FL
                  - November 7 October 2019 Activity Report
                  - October 28 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei to Attend Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit
                  - October 21 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Docket Nos. 16-01, 16-07, 16-10, and 16-11
                  - October 16 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Speaks at NY/NJFFF&BA Learn & Lunch
                  - October 15 Statement of Chairman Michael A. Khouri Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement, FMC No. 201292
                  - October 11 Commissioner Daniel Maffei visits NYSHEX HQ in New York
                  - October 7 September 2019 Activity Report
                  - October 4 Commissioner Sola Meets with Ex-Im President Reed
                  - October 2 Commissioners Maffei & Sola Travel to Gulf of Mexico Ports
                  - September 26 FMC Votes in Meeting on Carrier Petition & Changes to Enforcement Procedures
                  - September 20 Comment Period Extended for NPRM on Detention & Demurrage
                  - September 20 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 26, 2019
                  - September 18 Chairman Khouri Travels to London for Consultations & to Attend LISW19
                  - September 13 Malcom McLean Award Presented to Commissioner Dye
                  - September 13 Proposed Interpretive Rule on Demurrage and Detention Issued
                  - September 11 Prepared Remarks of Michael A. Khouri,  Chairman,  U.S. Federal Maritime Commission London International Shipping Week 2019 Government Stakeholder Workshop – The Future of International Maritime Trade Policy September 10, 2019
                  - September 9 August 2019 Activity Report
                  - September 9 Commissioner Rebecca Dye’s Malcom McLean Award Acceptance Remarks
                  - September 6 Commission Approves Dye’s Final Recommendations on Detention and Demurrage
                  - September 5 Commissioner Dye Represents the Federal Maritime Commission at the U.S.-Japan Maritime Bilateral Meeting in Washington, DC
                  - September 5 Commissioner Dye Addresses RILA Transportation Executives
                  - August 29 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement
                  - August 29 Commission Expresses Concerns about Puerto Rico Terminal Facilities Agreement
                  - August 5 July 2019 Activity Report
                  - July 25 Fourth Global Regulatory Summit Held at FMC
                  - July 23 Commissioner Sola Represents the Federal Maritime Commission at the U.S. – Korea Bilateral Maritime Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea
                  - July 19 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission  – July 17, 2019
                  - July 9 Notice to Passengers:  Voyages from the U.S. to Cuba
                  - June 24 FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye Remarks at the NCBFAA Conference
                  - June 10 Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – June 6, 2019
                  - June 5 June 2019 Activity Report
                  - June 3 Erin Wirth Designated Commission’s Chief Administrative Law Judge
                  - May 24 Remarks by Commissioner Louis E. Sola, Federal Maritime Commission International Trade Day World Trade Center Miami
                  - May 22 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Before the Surface Transportation Board Oversight Hearing on Demurrage and Accessorial Charges
                  - May 21 Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress on Fiscal Year 2020 Budget
                  - May 16 FMC Collects $500,000 in Penalty Payments
                  - May 13 Prepared Remarks Michael A. Khouri, Chairman Federal Maritime Commission Virginia Maritime Association 99th Annual Banquet, May 9, 2019
                  - May 10 Remarks by FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye American Cotton Shippers Association – Laguna Beach, California
                  - May 10 Commission Wants More Information on Two MTO Agreements
                  - May 6 Remarks by FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye American Trucking Association Conference Scottsdale, AZ
                  - May 3 Commission Meeting Includes Vote to Update OTI Rules & Briefing on Carrier Alliances
                  - May 1 May 2019 Activity Report
                  - April 24 Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 1, 2019
                  - April 16 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye  NCBFFA Annual Conference  San Antonio, Texas
                  - April 4 Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
                  - March 21 Remarks of Chairman Khouri Delivered at American Association of Port Authorities Spring Conference Session “Ports and the Federal Maritime Commission”, Wednesday, March 20, 2019
                  - March 21 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye American Association of Port Authorities
                  - March 13 Remarks of FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye Women’s Traffic and Tourism Club Dinner Baltimore, Maryland
                  - March 8 President Trump Designates Michael A. Khouri as Chairman
                  - March 1 Dye to Begin Last Phase of Detention & Demurrage Investigation
                  - February 21 Commission Publishes Official Case Law Reporter
                  - January 28 FMC Welcomes Commissioners Sola and Maffei
2018(82)                  - December 26 The Federal Maritime Commission is closed effective Wednesday, December 26, 2018 as part of the partial federal government shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations.
                  - December 17 User Fees Revised Effective December 19, 2018
                  - December 13 Final Rule Addressing Unjust and Unreasonable Practices and Regulations Under Shipping Act Taking Effect
                  - December 12 FMC named a Top Ten Small Agency “Best Place to Work in the Federal Government”
                  - December 11 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at the Journal of Commerce Port Performance North America
                  - December 7 FMC Meets to Consider Detention & Demurrage Report, Changes to OTI Rules
                  - December 7 Commission Approves Recommendations in Detention & Demurrage Report
                  - November 29 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 7, 2018
                  - November 27 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 3, 2018
                  - November 23 Notice to Passengers: Norwegian Cruise Line’s NORWEGIAN JADE
                  - November 14 Updates to PierPass Will Go Into Effect
                  - November 5 Acting Chairman Khouri & Commissioner Dye Address Transportation Legal Professionals
                  - November 5 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri – Remarks Association of Transportation Law Professionals Transportation Forum XV
                  - November 5 Remarks of Commissioner Dye, Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Transportation Forum XV
                  - October 26 Remarks of Commissioner Dye, European Maritime Law Organization, 24th Annual Conference
                  - October 18 Status Advisory Regarding PierPass Amendment
                  - October 16 Mediation Week 2018
                  - October 8 Remarks of Commissioner Dye, International Bar Association, Annual Conference 2018
                  - October 3 Commissioner Dye Christens Ship Operating in the US-Europe Trade
                  - October 3 Port of New York & New Jersey Added to Detention & Demurrage Field Interview Itinerary
                  - September 28 Detention & Demurrage Field Interview Locations Announced
                  - September 25 Commissioner Dye Discusses Carrier Service Contract Filing Exemption & Fact Finding 28 at NCBFAA Conference
                  - September 24 Commissioner Dye’s Remarks at the Port of New York & New Jersey’s 18th Annual Port Industry Day
                  - September 19 Commission Reviews Work on Fact Finding 28 & Regulatory Reform Initiative
                  - September 13 Notice to Passengers: Hurricane Florence
                  - September 12 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 19, 2018
                  - September 6 FMC Seeks Comments on Interpretative Rule NPRM
                  - September 6 Interim Report in Investigation of Detention & Demurrage Practices Released
                  - September 5 Commissioner Dye Meets with NRF’s Strategic Supply Chain Council & Trade Advisory Committee
                  - August 28 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 4, 2018
                  - August 15 International Moving Tips – Web Briefing by CADRS
                  - August 9 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye – Acceptance of Women’s Leadership in Supply Chain Award
                  - August 1 FMC Names New Director of Enforcement 
                  - July 25 Ports in SC & GA to Establish Common Chassis Pool
                  - July 25 FMC Collects $618,000 In Penalty Payments
                  - July 19 Expanded Flexibility for Ocean Transportation Intermediaries Effective August 22, 2018
                  - July 11 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at the MABA Luncheon
                  - June 29 Commissioner Maffei votes in favor of amendments to rules governing NRAs and NSAs
                  - June 29 Commissioner Maffei Departs Commission
                  - June 19 Commissioner Dye Addressed the TRB’s Maritime Research & Development Conference
                  - June 14 Commissioner Dye Addresses AgTC Annual Conference
                  - June 13 Remarks of Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri to Staff of the Federal Maritime Commission
                  - June 11 Remarks – Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri CMTS Industry Outreach Workshop on Maritime Infrastructure
                  - June 6 Commission Votes to Expand Flexibility in NVOCC Service Options
                  - June 1 Two Marine Terminal Agreements at Port of Tacoma Become Effective
                  - May 30 Commission Meeting Scheduled for June 6, 2018
                  - May 24 Commission Wants More Information on PierPass Amendment
                  - May 24 Statement from Commissioner Maffei regarding Amendment to the West Coast Marine Terminal Operator Agreement
                  - May 16 Commissioner Maffei speaks at the Global Liner Shipping Conference in Hamburg, Germany
                  - May 10 Commissioner Dye’s Keynote Address to the Global Shippers Forum Annual Conference
                  - May 2 Commissioner Dye Addresses NCBFAA Annual Conference
                  - April 25 Commissioner Dye Represents FMC at US-China Bilateral Maritime Consultations
                  - April 24 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
                  - April 23 Commission To Examine Trucking & Delivery Arrangements
                  - April 21 Comments of U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye at NCBFAA Annual Conference
                  - April 2 Comments of U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye at Global Liner Shipping Conference
                  - April 2 FMC Issues Information Demands in Detention & Demurrage Investigation
                  - March 30 Commission Votes on Agreements Filed by MTOs at Port of Tacoma
                  - March 21 U.S.-Japan Hold Consultations in Tokyo on Maritime Issues
                  - March 21 U.S.-Japan Hold Consultations in Tokyo on Maritime Issues
                  - March 16 Commissioner Maffei visits the Port of Philadelphia
                  - March 14 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
                  - March 14 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
                  - March 13 French America Line Cruise Cancellations
                  - March 12 Remarks of Commissioner Dye to the 18th TPM Annual Conference
                  - March 7 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Formal Investigation into Detention and Demurrage
                  - March 7 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Formal Investigation into Detention and Demurrage
                  - March 5 Commission Orders Formal Investigation in Detention & Demurrage Case
                  - February 28 FMC Collects $465,000 In Penalty Payments
                  - February 28 FMC Collects $465,000 In Penalty Payments
                  - February 27 FMC Receiving Complaints About Florida Moving Company with Revoked License
                  - February 21 Commission Names Secretary & Director of Enforcement
                  - February 11 Commission Recognized for Successful CFC Campaign
                  - February 8 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 14, 2018
                  - February 6 Notice to Passengers: NCL NORWEGIAN BREAKAWAY
                  - January 26 Commission Recognized for Continued Strong Performance on Employee Satisfaction
                  - January 22 FMC Suspends Operations Due to Federal Government Shutdown
                  - January 19 Commission Concludes Hearing on Petition P4-16
                  - January 16 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Hearings on the Petition of the Coalition for Fair Port Practices
                  - January 16 Statement of Commissioner Daniel Maffei Hearings on the Petition of the Coalition for Fair Port Practices
                  - January 12 Commission Issues Regulatory Reform Priorities Plan
                  - January 11 Commission Raises Penalty Fees
2017(93)                  - December 20 Commission Publishes Tentative Schedule & Witness List for P4-16 Hearings
                  - December 15 Commissioner Doyle Leaving FMC to Serve as Executive Director & CEO of Dredging Contractors of America
                  - December 14 Commission Approves Final Rule and Receives Briefings
                  - December 7 Supply Chain Innovation Teams Report Published
                  - December 4 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on the NYSHEX Agreements
                  - December 4 Commissioner Maffei speaks at the Conference of the Americas and visits Port Canaveral
                  - November 29 FMC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                  - November 29 Acting Chairman Khouri Delivers Luncheon Keynote at Pacific Admiralty Seminar
                  - November 29 Remarks of Acting Chairman Khouri at the Pacific Admiralty Seminar
                  - November 27 FMC Commissioner William P. Doyle to Exit Commission in January 2018
                  - November 16 Commission Sets January Dates for Petition P4-16 Hearings
                  - November 14 FMC Receiving Complaints on Five Unlicensed Companies
                  - November 9 Commission Moves Forward with Regulatory Reform Efforts as Part of November Meeting
                  - November 8 Remarks of Commissioner Dye to the Commission FMC – Innovation Teams Initiative Update
                  - November 6 Commission Publishes FY18-22 Initial Draft Strategic Plan
                  - November 2 FMC Establishes Regulatory Reform Webpage
                  - November 1 Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 8, 2017
                  - October 18 Commissioner Dye Addresses PNWA Annual Meeting
                  - October 6 Commissioner Doyle: U.S. Merchant Marine and 2017 Hurricane Relief Efforts
                  - October 3 Commissioner Dye Participates on Panel at AAPA Annual Convention in Long Beach
                  - October 3 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye AAPA Annual Convention
                  - September 20 Commission Meets to Hear Briefings on Supply Chain Teams, Shipping Forum, Procedural Changes and Discuss Petition
                  - September 20 Statement from Commissioner Maffei commending the Commission’s vote to hold public hearings on Petition P4-16
                  - September 14 THE Alliance Authorized to Establish Contingency Fund
                  - September 14 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Bankruptcy Amendment to THE Alliance
                  - September 14 THE Alliance establishes $50 million insolvency contingency fund
                  - September 14 Commissioner Maffei visits Ports and industry representatives while in Seattle/Tacoma
                  - September 13 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 20, 2017
                  - September 13 Remarks of Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri at London International Shipping Week
                  - September 13 Acting Chairman Khouri in London for US-UK Maritime Consultations
                  - September 11 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference
                  - September 6 Notice to Passengers: Hurricane Irma
                  - September 5 Commissioner Dye Addresses Global Liner Shipping Asia Forum in Singapore on Supply Chain Visibility and US Regulatory Reform
                  - August 29 FMC Stands Ready to Provide Assistance to Shippers & Carriers Effected by Hurricane Harvey
                  - August 29 Notice to Passengers: Hurricane Harvey
                  - August 11 THE Alliance files an amendment to add further detail to protections in the event of an insolvency
                  - July 19 Federal Maritime Commission Approves Maersk’s Petition for Temporary Exemption Service Contract Filings
                  - July 19 West Coast Agreements & Changes to Controlled Carrier List on Agenda for Commission July Meeting
                  - July 13 FMC Collects $925,000 In Penalty Payments
                  - July 12 Commission Meeting Scheduled for July 19, 2017
                  - July 11 FMC Launches Export Phase of Supply Chain System Information Initiative
                  - June 27 Announcing the June 27, 2017 Brown Bag on Blockchain technology
                  - June 27 FMC Hosts Blockchain Discussion
                  - June 22 Port of NYNJ/OCEMA Agreement to Become Effective Sunday
                  - June 22 Commissioner Doyle votes to allow the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association, and all of its individual carrier members to discuss the cargo facility charge
                  - June 22 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on the Port of New York & New Jersey/OCEMA Discussion Agreement
                  - June 20 Announcing the June 27, 2017 Brown Bag on Blockchain technology
                  - June 8 Commissioner Dye Addresses Agricultural Transportation Coalition Annual Meeting
                  - June 6 Acting Chairman Khouri Addresses Gemini Shippers Group Annual Meeting
                  - May 26 Acting Chairman Khouri Delivers Remarks at OCEMA Event
                  - May 26 Commission Meets to Discuss Regulatory Reform Initiative & Ocean Carrier Alliances
                  - May 25 FMC’s Transition to HTTPS for HSTS Compliancy
                  - May 24 Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 24, 2017
                  - May 24 Commissioner Maffei Reports on Global Liner Shipping Conference at the May Commission Meeting
                  - May 19 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s prepared remarks to the Marine Log Tug and Barge Conference and Expo
                  - May 18 Acting Chairman Khouri Addresses Ocean Carrier Realignment at Virginia Maritime Association’s 14th Annual International Trade Symposium
                  - May 16 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Washington Council on International Trade
                  - May 9 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress Regarding Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission
                  - May 9 Commissioner Mario Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission
                  - May 9 Commissioner Rebecca Dye Testifies to Congress Regarding Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission
                  - May 9 Senate Subcommittee Hearing on Maritime Transportation
                  - May 5 Update Regarding FMC Rejection of Tripartite Agreement
                  - May 3 U.S. Federal Maritime Commission Unanimously Rejects Japanese Carriers’ Proposed Tripartite Agreement
                  - May 3 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Summary Testimony U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Sub-Committee on Coast Guard and Marine Transportation
                  - May 2 FMC Rejects Tripartite Agreement
                  - May 1 Third Global Maritime Regulatory Summit Held in Beijing
                  - April 15 Commissioner Cordero Leaving FMC to Serve as Executive Director of Port of Long Beach
                  - April 7 East Coast Port Gateway Terminal Agreement to Go into Effect
                  - April 5 Acting Chairman Khouri Addresses the 44th Annual Conference of the National Custom Brokers and Forwarders Association of American (NCBFAA)in New Orleans
                  - April 5 House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Maritime Transportation Programs & Issues
                  - April 4 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
                  - March 30 Amended Rules for Service Contract and NVOCC Service Arrangements Effective May 5, 2017
                  - March 28 Federal Maritime Commissioners meet with European Maritime Attaches
                  - March 28 Commissioner Doyle votes in favor of Maersk/MSC/HMM Strategic Cooperation Agreement
                  - March 24 FMC Launches Updated Carrier Agreement Library
                  - March 23 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Statement to the Cotton Club
                  - March 22 FMC is Conducting Server Maintenance
                  - March 21 Commissioner Cordero’s Keynote Address at Capital Link’s 11th Annual International Shipping & Offshore Forum
                  - March 13 FMC Establishes Regulatory Reform Task Force
                  - March 9 Commissioner Doyle supports alliance efforts to protect shippers in the event of carrier insolvency
                  - March 6 Commission Eases Regulatory Burdens to Maritime Supply Chain Users
                  - March 6 Regulatory Relief for Service Contracts and NVOCC Service Arrangements, Commissioner William P. Doyle votes to Support
                  - March 2 Lessons from Hanjin Shiping Bankruptcy, Commissioner Doyle’s Prepared Remarks at 2017 TPM Conference
                  - February 15 FMC Welcomes New Acting Chairman
                  - February 10 Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Statement on the Ro/Ro Carrier Agreement Vote
                  - February 8 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 15, 2017
                  - February 2 Commissioner Cordero’s Remarks to NY/NJ Foreign Freight Forwarders & Brokers Association
                  - January 31 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye National Industrial Transportation League Transportation Summit
                  - January 19 Ro/Ro Carriers Permitted to Use Limited Joint Procurement Authority
                  - January 19 Commissioner William P. Doyle Votes to reject joint contracting authority for foreign carriers to negotiate collectively for U.S.-Flag tug services
                  - January 17 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Prepared Remarks to the National Retail Federation
                  - January 13 FMC Chairman Discusses Ports, Shipping, Maritime Infrastructure, and Port Efficiencies with Key Members of Congress
                  - January 9 FMC Rejects New York/New Jersey Equipment Optimization Discussion Agreement
2016(106)                  - December 29 Miami Marine Terminal Conference Agreement to Go Into Force
                  - December 22 FMC is Conducting Server Maintenance This Weekend
                  - December 16 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s statement on THE Alliance vote
                  - December 16 Statement from Commissioner Maffei on THE Alliance
                  - December 16 Commission Briefed on PierPASS and NY/NJ Port Initiatives
                  - December 15 FMC Collects $962,500 In Penalty Payments
                  - December 14 THE Alliance to Become Effective Monday, December 19, 2016
                  - December 8 FMC Recognized as 2015 Most Improved Small Agency
                  - December 7 Protect Your Packages This Holiday Season
                  - December 7 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Prepared Remarks to the North Atlantic Ports Association
                  - December 7 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 14, 2016
                  - December 6 Chairman Cordero Statement to AAPA XXV Latin American Congress of Ports
                  - December 6 Information Infrastructure is Key to American Economic Competitiveness
                  - November 17 Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 18, 2016
                  - November 17 Commission Meeting Examines OTI License Renewal Schedule, Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy, and new Alliance Agreement
                  - November 16 Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 17, 2016
                  - November 14 Commissioner Maffei Participated in the First Annual Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Conference of the Americas
                  - November 8 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Follow-up Statement on the Ocean Alliance
                  - November 4 Cordero Addresses World Shipping Summit 2016 in Shanghai
                  - October 28 Copenhagen Event is Forum for Addressing Issues & Future of Container Shipping
                  - October 28 Commissioner Maffei’s statement on the Ocean Alliance vote
                  - October 28 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye General Stevedoring Council Luncheon
                  - October 25 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei’s Report on London meetings in September 2016
                  - October 21 OCEAN Alliance Will Become Effective Monday, October 24, 2016
                  - October 21 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s statement on OCEAN Alliance vote
                  - October 19 Commissioners Briefed on PierPass and the Status of Hanjin Shipping
                  - October 15 Chairman Cordero’s TOC Remarks
                  - October 12 Commission Meeting Scheduled for October 19, 2016
                  - October 12 Discurso de Chairman Cordero en TOC Americas
                  - October 11 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and Affiliate Pay $1.5 Million Penalty
                  - October 7 Notice to Passengers: Hurricane Matthew
                  - October 7 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Attends World Maritime Day Observance At Imo Headquarters
                  - October 7 User Fees Revised Effective October 1, 2016
                  - October 6 Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Recipient of Outstanding Woman of the Year Award
                  - September 29 Cordero Represents FMC at International Shipping Forum
                  - September 29 Cordero Urges Industry Collaboration to Overcome Hanjin Challenges
                  - September 29 FMC Collects $338,000 In Penalty Payments
                  - September 22 Update Regarding Commission Briefings on the Status of Hanjin Shipping
                  - September 22 Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei’s Report on the U.S.-Japan Bilateral Meeting
                  - September 13 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 20, 2016
                  - September 13 Announcing the September 15, 2016 FMC Speaker Series Presentation
                  - September 7 Shipping Act of 1916 Centennial—Legislation Established Forerunner of FMC
                  - September 2 FMC Establishes Protocol for all Public Communications Related to Hanjin Shipping Disruptions
                  - September 1 New Senior Staff Assignments at FMC
                  - September 1 Statement Regarding Status of Hanjin Shipping
                  - August 25 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s statement on the proposed Ocean Alliance Agreement
                  - August 18 Cordero Meets With Great Lakes Constituents in Cleveland
                  - August 8 Online Registration Renewal System Available for Foreign-Based NVOCCs
                  - August 8 Statements on Passing of Former FMC Chairman Helen Bentley
                  - August 2 New Automated Agreement Filing System Launched
                  - August 2 Cordero Malcom McLean Award Acceptance Speech
                  - August 2 Cordero Honored by NY & NJ Port Truckers Organization
                  - July 21 FMC Votes on Rulemakings, Provides Briefings on Global Shipping Issues
                  - July 20 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye on Supply Chain Innovation Teams
                  - July 20 Cordero Joins Commemoration of First Neo-Panamax Vessel to Call Miami
                  - July 19 Former Congressman Daniel B. Maffei Joins the FMC
                  - July 19 Commissioner Dye’s Prepared Remarks to National Maritime Interagency Advisory Group Meeting
                  - July 15 Commissioner Lidinsky’s statement on the Fourth Annual Update to the FMC Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving through Canadian and Mexican Seaports
                  - July 13 Commission Meeting Scheduled for July 20, 2016
                  - June 30 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s statement on implementation of SOLAS Convention’s VGM Requirement.
                  - June 30 Senate Confirms Three to Serve on Federal Maritime Commission
                  - June 29 Announcements About Gate Weights Are Encouraging Sign for Smooth VGM Implementation
                  - June 27 Port Operations and Safety Discussion Agreement Clears FMC Regulatory Review
                  - June 27 FMC Chairman Attends Panama Canal Expansion Opening Ceremony
                  - June 22 Cordero Says Facilitating Exports a Key Goal of FMC
                  - June 16 FMC is Conducting Server Maintenance
                  - June 16 Cordero Urges Ocean Carriers to Accept Obvious Path to VGM Compliance
                  - June 16 FMC’s Fourth Annual Port Environmental Initiatives Forum Highlights Cutting Edge of Sustainability
                  - June 9 FMC Chairman Addresses US-China Regulatory & Enforcement Issues at Bilateral Talks in California
                  - June 3 Cordero Reaction to WCMTOA & OAKMTOA VGM Announcement
                  - June 3 Speech of Jewel M. Jennings-Wright, Counsel to Federal Maritime Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on Behalf of Commissioner Lidinsky EMLO Spring Seminar 2016
                  - May 23 Chairman Mario Cordero Statement on National Maritime Day
                  - May 16 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Prepared Remarks to the Intermodal Association of North America
                  - May 12 FMC Collects $840,000 In Penalty Payments
                  - May 12 Chairman Cordero Says New Alliances Demand Aggressive Oversight
                  - May 12 Commission Meeting Scheduled for May 19, 2016
                  - May 4 Chairman Cordero Applauds USCG Statement on Container Weights
                  - May 3 FMC’s Supply Chain Innovation Teams Launched Today
                  - May 3 Commissioner Dye Statement on Innovation Teams Launch
                  - April 27 Chairman Cordero Meets with Cotton Club Members
                  - April 25 Chairman’s Statement on Earth Day
                  - April 25 Haimark Line, Ltd Cancels Future Cruises – Notice and Information for Passengers
                  - April 20 FMC Briefed on Supply Chain Innovation Team Launch and Seeks Comment on Two Rulemakings
                  - April 20 Commissioner Dye Updates FMC on Supply Chain Innovation Initiative
                  - April 19 FMC Chairman Seeks Direct Engagement on Container Weight Issue
                  - April 15 Cordero Addresses New England Regional Trade Group
                  - April 15 Commissioner Lidinsky Seconds Commissioner Doyle’s Call for Carriers to Work with Shippers to Find a Solution on Container Weight Responsibilities
                  - April 14 Commission Meeting Scheduled for April 20, 2016
                  - March 24 Supply Chain Innovation Team Launch Scheduled
                  - March 23 Chairman Cordero Speaks to California Maritime Academy During its Women on the Water and Pearls of Power Event
                  - March 21 Chairman Cordero Speaks to American Society of Civil Engineers Regarding Sustainability and Ports
                  - March 15 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2017 FMC Budget
                  - March 14 White House-led Roundtable on 21st Century U.S. Ports and U.S. Senate Hearing on the State of the U.S. Maritime Industry
                  - March 11 Commissioner William P. Doyle welcomes his new Counsel Patrick Parsons
                  - March 8 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: The Federal Role
                  - March 7 Federal Maritime Commission Participates in White House Roundtable on 21st Century Ports
                  - February 26 Commissioner Doyle’s Remarks before World Trade Association Members
                  - February 23 John K. DeCrosta to Serve as FMC Senior Advisor for Legislative and Public Affairs
                  - February 22 Former Commissioner Doyle’s Counsel David Tubman, now Chief Counsel at Maritime Administration
                  - February 18 FMC Collects $520,000 in Penalty Payments
                  - February 18 FMC Seeks Comment on Three Advance Notices of Rulemaking and Finalizes a Fourth
                  - February 18 Commissioner Dye’s Statement on Supply Chain Innovation Team
                  - February 10 Listening Session on SOLAS Scheduled for February 18, 2016
                  - February 9 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 18, 2016
                  - February 1 Chairman Cordero Announces Commissioner Dye to Lead Supply Chain Innovation Project
                  - January 15 Intermittent Outages of FMC Applications on January 16
2015(91)                  - December 28 Commissioner Doyle’s Report on U.S.-China Maritime Bilateral Consultative Meetings
                  - December 22 FMC Closing at Noon on December 24, 2015
                  - December 14 FMC Collects $334,000 in Penalty Payments
                  - December 9 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 16, 2015
                  - December 9 Remarks by Commissioner Rebecca Dye Navy League Northern Virginia Council
                  - December 8 FMC Recognized as 2015 Most Improved Small Agency
                  - November 20 Commissioner Lidinsky Sees U.S. Shipper Benefit in China’s “One Belt-One Road” Plan
                  - November 19 Chairman Mario Cordero Speaks at National Industrial Transportation League (NITL)
                  - November 19 FMC is Conducting Server Maintenance This Weekend
                  - November 17 Carrier/MTO Agreement Rule Revisions to be Proposed
                  - November 10 Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 17, 2015
                  - November 5 Update: Final OTI Rules Published, Service Contract Rules to Move Forward for Comment
                  - November 4 Update: FMC Receiving Complaints re: Swift International Logistics, Inc.
                  - November 3 Swift International Logistics, Inc. Shipments in Peril of Auction
                  - November 2 Chairman Cordero’s Remarks at NAWE October 26, 2015
                  - October 26 Commissioner Lidinsky Commends Commission Action On Recent Rule Reviews
                  - October 26 Commissioner Doyle Votes in Favor to Move Forward on an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Service Contracts
                  - October 23 FMC Commissioner William P. Doyle Votes in Favor of Final Rule for OTIs
                  - October 23 Chairman’s Earth Day Award Nominations Discontinued
                  - October 22 Commissioner Dye Votes Against Final Rules Concerning OTIs
                  - October 18 Commissioner Khouri’s Prepared Remarks to IANA Intermoda Expo and NCBFAA
                  - October 14 Commission Meeting Scheduled for October 21, 2015
                  - October 13 Chairman’s Statement on Mediation Week
                  - October 8 Mario Cordero Reconfirmed as Commissioner
                  - October 7 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Statement on the Disappearance of the TOTE ship EL FARO
                  - September 25 Chairman Cordero Participates in U.S.-Japan Maritime Discussions
                  - September 22 Notice to Passengers on Carnival Cruise Line’s CARNIVAL LIBERTY
                  - September 17 FMC Collects $135,000 in Penalty Payments
                  - September 10 Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 16, 2015
                  - September 8 Carl A. Kemp to Serve as Senior Advisor for Legislative and Public Affairs
                  - September 2 FMC Requests Additional Information from OAKMTOA
                  - August 4 FMC Commissioner Richard Lidinsky attends the 54th Quadrennial ILA Convention
                  - August 4 FMC Collects $1,227,500 In Penalty Payments
                  - July 21 Northwest Seaport Alliance Clears FMC Regulatory Review
                  - July 20 Chairman Cordero calls for Transparency in PierPASS operations under the West Coast MTO Agreement.
                  - July 16 Section 15 Order to VOCCs: Commissioner Doyle supports robust monitoring of Pacific Port Operational Improvement Agreement; FMC issues U.S. Container Port Congestion and Related International Supply Chain Issues: Causes, Consequences and Challenges.
                  - July 14 Staff Report on U.S. Port Congestion Released
                  - July 10 Commissioner Lidinsky’s statement on Third Update to the FMC Report U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving through Canadian and Mexican Seaports (2012)
                  - July 9  Commissioner Doyle’s Prepared Remarks to the Association of Transportation Law Professionals
                  - July 2 Commissioner Doyle speaks to members of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition regarding port congestion
                  - June 30 Mary Thien Hoang Appointed to SES
                  - June 26 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s Statement in Support of United Arab Shipping Company’s Petition for Exemption from the FMC’s Controlled Carrier Rules
                  - June 24 Commission Takes Action on Several Regulatory Matters
                  - June 18 Maritime Summit between Commission, US and China Boosts Cooperation
                  - June 17 Commission Meeting Scheduled for June 24, 2015
                  - June 10 Prepared Remarks of Commissioner Michael A. Khouri “FMC – On the Bridge, On Watch, and Proper Lookouts are Posted” Before the Global Shippers’ Forum Toronto, Canada
                  - June 10 $430,000 In Penalty Payments Collected
                  - June 3 Chairman Cordero Participated in the Finished Vehicle Logistics North America Conference
                  - June 2 FMC Applications and Databases Restored
                  - June 1 Chairman Cordero Addresses the Ocean Shipping & Trade Summit
                  - May 29 Commissioner Doyle Sworn In for Another Term as Federal Maritime Commissioner
                  - May 27 Commissioner Dye’s Prepared Remarks to the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Wilmington, NC
                  - May 22 Commissioner Doyle Observes Maritime Day 2015
                  - May 14 CONSUMER ALERT- Genesis Envios, 1600 S.W. 1st Street, Miami, FL
                  - May 14 ALERTA AL CONSUMIDOR – Genesis Envios, 1600 S.W. 1st Street, Miami, FL
                  - May 10 Natural gas as a fuel for ships and shore-side operations: Commissioner Doyle hosts roundtable discussion with industry and government officials
                  - May 7 Pay.gov – Scheduled Service Interruption on Saturday, May 9, 2015
                  - May 6 Chairman Mario Cordero Nomination Hearing Testimony
                  - May 4 Commissioner William P. Doyle Report from Athens, Greece
                  - April 29 Chairman Cordero addresses the Port of Long Beach Pulse of the Ports – Peak Season Forecast Program
                  - April 23 Announcing the May 6, 2015 FMC Speaker Series Presentation
                  - April 21 Chairman Cordero Addresses the Professional Environmental Management Association at its Annual Ports Program
                  - April 21 Chairman’s Earth Day Award Recognizes Crowley Maritime Corporation
                  - April 21 Tyler J. Wood Appointed FMC General Counsel
                  - April 17 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s remarks to the European Maritime Law Organization (EMLO) Spring Seminar
                  - April 15 Pacific Ports Agreement Clears FMC Review
                  - April 15 Commissioner Doyle votes in favor of the Pacific Ports Operational Improvements Agreement
                  - April 14 Chairman Cordero’s Remarks American Apparel & Footwear Association’s 13th Annual International Sourcing, Customs, & Logistics Integration Conference
                  - April 14 Requesting CADRS Assistance
                  - April 13 Staff Report on Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time Released
                  - April 13 Commissioner William P. Doyle votes to publically release FMC report on Rules, Rates, and Practices relating to Detention, Demurrage, and Free Time.
                  - April 6 Commission Meeting Scheduled for April 13, 2015
                  - April 1 Speech Of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., to The Northeast Trade and Transportation Conference
                  - March 27 Saturday, March 28th: FMC Applications and Databases Unavailable
                  - March 25 William P. Doyle Confirmed as FMC Commissioner
                  - March 24 U.S. Senate Confirms Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle to Another Term
                  - March 23 Chairman Cordero Addresses the Congressional Ports Caucus
                  - March 17 Commissioner Khouri Requests Alliances to Provide Congestion Information
                  - March 11 Chairman’s Earth Day Award Nominations Open
                  - March 11 Commission Meeting Scheduled for March 18, 2015
                  - February 26 LA/Long Beach Port Infrastructure and Environmental Amendment Clears FMC Review
                  - February 25 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2016 FMC Budget
                  - February 21 ILWU and PMA Resolve Dispute
                  - February 20 Commissioner William P. Doyle addresses the Baltimore Port Alliance concerning port congestion and West Coast negotiations
                  - February 20 FMC Commissioners Lidinsky and Doyle Meet with the Baltimore Port Alliance
                  - February 6 FMC is Conducting Maintenance on SERVCON This Weekend
                  - February 4 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 11, 2015
                  - January 21 FMC Commissioners Meet with China’s Transportation Delegation
                  - January 15 Commissioner Dye’s Statement to the Port Forum in New Orleans
                  - January 15 Congestion at U.S. Ports is Commission Priority for 2015
                  - January 5 Updates to the FMC Website Navigation
2014(89)                  - December 31 Commissioner William P. Doyle’ votes on Hanjin/UASC/CMA CGM/CSCL Agreement
                  - December 9 Commissioner Michael A. Khouri’s Prepared Remarks to the Journal of Commerce Port Performance Conference.
                  - December 8 Commissioner William P. Doyle Votes on CKYHE
                  - December 8 Commissioner William P. Doyle Votes on CKYHE
                  - December 4 Update on Port Congestion Surcharges
                  - December 4 Update on Port Congestion Surcharges
                  - December 3 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 10, 2014
                  - November 24 Speech of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. 20th Annual European Maritime Law Organization Conference November 7, 2014
                  - November 19 Commissioner Doyle votes in favor of requesting additional information from the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) parties
                  - November 13 Commissioner Doyle briefs Commission on Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Port Congestion Forum
                  - November 6 Commission Meeting Scheduled for November 13, 2014
                  - November 3 Commissioner William P. Doyle gives remarks before the World Trade Association of Philadelphia
                  - October 30 Chairman Cordero Addresses Maritime Administrative Bar Association
                  - October 30 IPR Center welcomes two new partner agencies
                  - October 29 CCM Amendment Clears FMC Review
                  - October 27 Public Forum – South Atlantic Ports
                  - October 27 Public Forum – Gulf Coast Ports
                  - October 17 Commissioner Khouri Addresses International Propeller Club of U.S.
                  - October 15 Chairman’s Statement on Mediation Week
                  - October 14 Announcing the October 29, 2014 FMC Speaker Series Presentation
                  - October 10 Compromise Agreements Recover $503,000 in Penalties
                  - October 9 2M Agreement Clears FMC Regulatory Review
                  - October 9 Commissioner Doyle Votes on Maersk/MSC (2M) Vessel Sharing Agreement
                  - October 8 Commissioner Doyle’ Remarks to the 14th annual Port of New York-New Jersey Port Industry Day
                  - October 1 New Webpage Available for OTI Licensing Public Notice
                  - September 26 Public Forum on U.S. Port Congestion – Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
                  - September 26 Doyle Votes to Post Notice in Federal Register on OTI Regs; Gives Speech at Freight Forwarders and Customs Brokers Conference
                  - September 26 Statement Of Commissioner Rebecca Dye On Docket 13-05 Regulations Governing Ocean Transportation Intermediary Licensing
                  - September 22 Agenda for Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Port Congestion Forum
                  - September 18 Commission Meeting Schedule for September 25, 2014
                  - September 17 5th Annual PortTech Los Angeles EXPO
                  - September 12 Public Forum on U.S. Port Congestion
                  - September 9 Chairman Cordero Addresses South Carolina International Trade Conferen
                  - September 4 Saturday, September 6th: FMC Applications and Databases Unavailable
                  - August 27 Access to FMC.gov Websites Restored
                  - August 21 Chairman Cordero Participates in U.S. – Japan Bilateral Meeting
                  - July 21 Commissioner Doyle Applauds Commissioner Lidinsky’s Update of Important Report
                  - July 21 Chairman Cordero Welcomes Commissioner Lidinsky’s Update on Containerized Cargo moving through U.S. Ports
                  - July 21 Commissioner Lidinsky’s statement on 2014 Update to the FMC Report U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving through Canadian and Mexican Seaports (2012)
                  - July 8 Automated SERVCON Filing Using Web Services
                  - June 25 Commissioner Dye’s Prepared Remarks to the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Washington, D.C.
                  - June 19 Commissioner Doyle on P3 Final Decision
                  - June 18 Commission Statement on the P3 Agreement
                  - June 17 Commissioner Doyle’ Remarks to Widener University School of Law Alumni Association, Washington, DC
                  - June 6 Commission Meeting Schedule for June 18, 2014
                  - May 29 Possible Port Congestion Surcharges Industry Advisory
                  - May 15 Commissioner Doyle Discusses the Outlook of Forthcoming Supply Projects from Canada and USA in the Global LNG Play
                  - May 15 LNG as a Marine Fuel: Commissioner Doyle’s Prepared Remarks at the LNG Export & Infrastructure Conference
                  - May 13 Commissioner Doyle’s Remarks at May 12, 2014 M/V NOVA STAR Christening
                  - May 8 Commissioner Dye’s Prepared Remarks to The European Maritime Law Organization Spring Seminar in Valletta, Malta
                  - May 8 Valparaiso Sustainable Ports Seminar
                  - May 2 FMC Employees Give Generously to 2013 CFC
                  - May 2 FMC Staff Participate in Federal Agency Trade Fair
                  - April 30 FMC Chairman’s Earth Day Award Recognizes Efforts of Royal Caribbean CEO
                  - April 14 William P. Doyle Surveys Construction Sites of Expanded Panama Canal; Provides Latest Updates
                  - April 9 Consumer Alert — Update – Transporte Medrano D/B/A/ Medrano Express
                  - April 8 Foundation for Commissioner Lidinsky’s Dissent on the P3 Alliance Vote
                  - April 8 Chairman Cordero Addresses 40th Annual NCBFAA Conference
                  - April 2 G6 Alliance Amendment Clears FMC Regulatory Review
                  - April 2 Commissioner Richard Lidinsky’s Comments on G6 Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012194-002
                  - April 2 Chairman Cordero Addresses Pulse of the Ports Peak Season Forecast Conference
                  - April 2 Commissioner William P. Doyle Votes on amended G6 Alliance Agreement
                  - March 28 Notice to Cruise Passengers Affected by the Houston Ship Channel Oil Spill
                  - March 26 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2015 FMC Budget
                  - March 24 Comments of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on Proposed P3 Vessel Sharing Agreement
                  - March 20 P3 Agreement Clears FMC Regulatory Review
                  - March 20 Commissioner William P. Doyle Votes on P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement
                  - March 19 FMC Now Accepts Online Payments
                  - March 14 Consumer Alert– UPDATE – Transporte Medrano, Inc. d/b/a Medrano Express
                  - March 14 Aviso al Consumidor – Transporte Medrano d/b/a Medrano Express
                  - March 14 FMC Commissioner William Doyle Visits Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach on March 10 & 11: Surveys Port and Infrastructure Projects
                  - March 12 Compromise Agreements Recover $350,000 in Penalties
                  - March 10 Commissioner Doyle’s Prepared Remarks to the Global Shippers’ Forum Annual Meeting
                  - March 10 Commission Meeting Scheduled for April 16, 2014
                  - March 5 CSAV Pays $625,000 Civil Penalty
                  - February 28 FMC Grants First Request to Provide Alternative Financial Responsibility
                  - February 19 Announcing the March 20, 2014 FMC Speaker Series Presentation
                  - February 19 Commission Meeting Scheduled for February 26, 2014
                  - February 14 Chairman Cordero Addresses the 2014 Port Productivity Conference
                  - February 12 Registration Now Open for China VAT Webcast
                  - February 12 Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Affiliate Pay $1.275 Million Penalty
                  - February 11 Announcing the 3rd Annual Port Environmental Initiatives Forum
                  - February 4 Commissioner Doyle announces KPMG TaxWatch Webcast on China VAT Issue; New explanation issued from China on definition of “agents” in Circular 106
                  - February 3 Notice to Cruise Passengers on Princess Cruises’ CARIBBEAN PRINCESS
                  - January 29 Notice to Cruise Passengers Royal Caribbean International’s EXPLORER OF THE SEAS
                  - January 15 Commissioner William P. Doyle votes to request additional information from G6 parties
                  - January 15 Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Votes to Request Additional Information from G6 Alliance Members
                  - January 14 Commission Meeting Scheduled for January 15, 2014
                  - January 14 Chairman’s Earth Day Award Nominations Open
2013(92)                  - December 23 Two Car Carriers Pay $2.3 Million in Penalties
                  - December 19 People’s Republic of China Provides Clarity to its Recently Implemented Value Added Tax Measures
                  - December 19 China Issues Circular 106 to Clarify its Recently Implemented Value Added Tax Measures
                  - December 17 FMC Convenes Global Regulatory Summit with Officials from China and European Commission
                  - December 13 FMC Plans December 17, 2013 Global Regulatory Summit
                  - December 11 Commissioner William P. Doyle Reports on U.S.-China Bilateral Maritime Consultation Meeting and Follow-Up
                  - December 5 FMC Requests Additional Information from P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement
                  - December 5 Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. votes to request additional Information from P3 members
                  - December 5 Commissioner William P. Doyle votes to request additional information from P3 parties
                  - December 5 Commission Meeting Scheduled for December 10, 2013
                  - December 2 Commissioner William P. Doyle Applauds FMC Hosting of Global Regulatory Summit with European and Chinese Regulators
                  - November 21 Commissioner Doyle’s remarks to the National Lieutenant Governors Association Executive Committee
                  - November 19 FMC Is Accepting Further Public Comments on P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement
                  - November 19 P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement, Commissioner William P. Doyle Welcomes Extending Comment Period
                  - November 18 Senior FMC Executives Assume New Responsibilities
                  - November 18 FMC Administrative Law Judges met with Chinese Judicial Delegation
                  - November 15 Philippines Disaster Relief Advisory
                  - November 8 Commissioner William P. Doyle meets with Japanese public and private sector officials to discuss U.S. natural gas, exports, and the Panama Canal
                  - November 7 Commissioner Khouri’s Remarks at the 2013 Fall Meeting of the U.S. Maritime Law Association
                  - November 5 Commissioner William P. Doyle participates in U.S. – China Bilateral Maritime Agreement Annual Consultations
                  - November 5 Commission Meeting Schedule for December 11, 2013
                  - October 29 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding the Commission’s Re-authorization
                  - October 29 Commissioner William P. Doyle’s remarks on LNG as marine fuel to the American Society of Transportation and Logistics (ASTL) and ASTL-China 2013 Annual Conference, October 29, 2013, Chicago, Illinois
                  - October 22 Chairman Cordero Addresses the National Association of Waterfront Employers
                  - October 22 Compromise Agreements Recover $617,500 in Penalties
                  - October 22 FMC Chairman Calls for Global Regulatory Summit on P3 Alliance
                  - October 17 Chairman Cordero Gives Keynote Address at Inaugural Conference on Creating an Environmentally Sustainable Maritime Industry
                  - October 11 Chairman Cordero Addressed the California Association of Port Authorities Annual Meeting
                  - October 6 Chairman Cordero Addresses Sixth SeaCargo Americas Conference
                  - October 4 Chairman Cordero Addressed the International Propeller Club
                  - October 1 FMC Suspends Operations Due to Federal Government Shutdown
                  - October 1 Chairman Cordero Participated in 2013 CONECT Round Table
                  - September 30 Commissioner Doyle speaks at CSIS Arctic Maritime Awareness seminar
                  - September 30 FMC Commissioners Lidinsky and Doyle Meet with China’s SISI Representatives
                  - September 26 Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Millennium
                  - September 26 International Warehouse Logistics Association
                  - September 24 Chairman’s Luncheon Address at the Marine Log’s Global Greenship Conference
                  - September 23 Commissioner Rebecca Dye’s Comments Delivered at the NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference
                  - September 19 Commissioner Doyle’s Keynote Address to the Eno Center for Transportation’s Forum on the Panama Canal
                  - September 19 Chairman Cordero Remarks at 2013 Western Cargo Conference
                  - September 18 Concern Expressed Over Impact of China’s New VAT
                  - September 13 Chairman Cordero Addressed Members of LACBFFA on August 22, 2013
                  - September 11 Commission Meeting Schedule for September 18, 2013
                  - September 11 4th Annual PortTech Expo Los Angeles Global Technology Solutions for Ports and Beyond
                  - September 10 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding Regulatory Review
                  - September 9 FMC to Host Presentation on Environmental Best Practices in Cruise Line and Passenger Vessel Industries, September 20, 2013
                  - August 23 Alerta Al Consumidor – La Comisión Revoca La Fmc Licencia De Transporte Medrano, Inc. D/B/A Medrano Express
                  - August 23 Consumer Alert – Commission Revokes FMC License Of Transporte Medrano, Inc. D/B/A Medrano Express
                  - August 9 2013 Update – Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports: One Year Later
                  - August 9 FMC is Conducting Maintenance on Several Databases This Weekend
                  - July 30 D.C. Circuit Denies Petition to Review Commission Ruling
                  - July 30 Comments Invited on Initial Draft Strategic Plan for FY 2014- 2018
                  - July 23 Customs and Border Protection, Federal Maritime Commission Sign Agreement to Share ACE Data
                  - July 23 Form FMC-65, registration for foreign-based unlicensed NVOCCs, is now available
                  - July 22 Commission Extends Comment Period for OTI Rules
                  - July 10 Commission Meeting Schedule for July 17, 2013
                  - June 30 Commission Meeting Schedule for June 20, 2013
                  - June 17 Commissioner Doyle’s Keynote Address to the AAEI’s 92d Annual Conference
                  - June 12 Vern W. Hill Appointed as Managing Director
                  - May 31 Commission Requests Comments on OTI Rules
                  - May 30 Commissioner William Doyle’s May 30, 2013, UPDATE: Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Officials Detail Guest Compensation Program and Provide Vessel Status Update
                  - May 30 Royal Caribbean International’s GRANDEUR OF THE SEAS
                  - May 29 Letter from Commissioner William Doyle to Royal Caribbean International President and CEO Adam Goldstein
                  - May 24 Consumer Alert – Tam Tam, Inc. and T-Square Inc.
                  - May 15 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Ocean Transportation Intermediary Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                  - May 10 TSA Expansion Update, Statement of Commissioner William P. Doyle: Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) Suspended
                  - May 8 Commission Meeting Schedule for May 15, 2013
                  - May 7 Chairman Cordero Addresses Industry Members at The International Association of Ports and Harbors’ (IAPH) 28th World Ports Conference
                  - April 25 Announcing the Second Annual Port Environmental Initiatives Forum
                  - April 18 FMC Announces 2013 Chairman’s Earth Day Awards
                  - April 17 Chairman Mario Cordero Discusses Sustainable Port Operations at The Association of Pacific Ports’ Conference
                  - April 16 Chairman Cordero Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2014 FMC Budget
                  - April 11 Announcing the April 25th Presentation on Emerging Environmental Transportation Technologies
                  - April 11 Consumer Alert – Warning to Yacht Purchasers
                  - April 11 William P. Doyle’s Statement on the Commission’s Vote to Approve TSA’s Expansion
                  - April 2 Mario Cordero to Serve as Chairman
                  - March 30 Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Resigns
                  - March 15 Additional Information Requested from Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement
                  - March 15 Carnival DREAM Cancellations and Compensation
                  - March 12 Statement of Commissioner Doyle Concerning The G6 Alliance Agreement
                  - February 22 Commission Strengthens Cruise Line Passenger Protections and Proposes to Extend Tariff Rate Publication Exemption to Foreign Registered NVOCCs
                  - February 22 Update – CARNIVAL TRIUMPH Passenger Compensation Program
                  - February 20 Carnival Cruise Line Alert – Passenger Vessel CARNIVAL TRIUMPH Company Sponsored Passenger Compensation Program
                  - February 13 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Revised Timetable for Retrospective Review of Existing Rules to Include Service Contract Rules
                  - February 13 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Passenger Vessel Financial Responsibility Requirements
                  - February 13 Statement of Commissioner William P. Doyle Concerning PVO Financial Responsibility Requirements
                  - February 7 Commission Meeting Schedule for February 13, 2013
                  - January 30 Commissioner William P. Doyle Joins the Commission
                  - January 30 FMC to Host Presentation on MARAD’s Alternative Fuel Sources and Environmental Projects, February 7, 2013
                  - January 15 Commissioner Mario Cordero’s Remarks at the Transportation Research Board 92nd Annual Meeting
                  - January 7 Consumer Alert- False Information Provided By Unlicensed Companies
                  - January 3 Statement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on the Passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouye
2012(23)                  - December 19 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Ocean Transportation Intermediary Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
                  - November 13 Commissioner Mario Cordero Discusses Sustainable Port Management at the Organization of American States
                  - October 9 Commissioner Mario Cordero – Remarks at FIATA World Congress Los Angeles, CA – October 9, 2012
                  - August 22 Proof of NVOCC Financial Responsibility for Trade with the People’s Republic of China – Revised Optional Bond Rider Forms
                  - August 10 Remarks of Commissioner Mario Cordero at Sala de las Americas, August 1, 2012 (En Espanol)
                  - August 10 Remarks of Commissioner Mario Cordero at Sala de las Americas, August 1, 2012
                  - July 27 Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports Released
                  - July 27 Remarks of FMC Commissioner Khouri on FMC Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports
                  - July 27 Statement of FMC Commissioner Dye on Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports
                  - July 17 Chairman Lidinsky Applauds New USDA Container Availability Report and Urges Full Shipper Participation
                  - June 22 Remarks of FMC Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. at the 25th Annual AgTC Meeting, June 21, 2012
                  - June 7 Comments of FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the Canadian American Business Council, The Dragon in the Room: China’s Impact on Canada/U.S. Issues
                  - May 10 Statement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate
                  - May 10 Statement of William P. Doyle, Nominee for Federal Maritime Commissioner Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate
                  - May 2 Nike Receives FMC Chairman’s Earth Day Award
                  - April 24 Remarks of FMC Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. at the 38th Annual NCBFAA Conference
                  - April 24 Remarks of FMC Commissioner Mario Cordero at the XXI Latin American Congress of Ports
                  - April 24 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye on Review of NVOCC Negotiated Rate Arrangements April 18, 2012
                  - March 28 Remarks of FMC Commissioner Mario Cordero at Panama Week 2012
                  - March 7 Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2013 FMC Budget
                  - February 15 Compromise Agreements Recover $490,000 in Penalties
                  - February 13 President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate FMC Chairman and Commissioner
                  - January 30 Commissioner Mario Cordero’s Remarks at the World LNG Fuels Conference in Houston, Texas on January 26, 2012
2011(22)                  - December 29 Statement of Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Regarding Consolidated Chassis Management Pool Agreement Amendment
                  - December 9 Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the American Metal Market Moving Metals Conference
                  - December 1 Michael A. Khouri Confirmed as FMC Commissioner by Senate
                  - November 17 Remarks of FMC Commissioner Mario Cordero at the Global Shippers Forum International Luncheon
                  - November 7 Chairman Lidinsky Concludes European Consultations and Maritime Law Conference
                  - October 24 Remarks of FMC Commissioner Mario Cordero at the Biogas USA West Conference 2011
                  - October 21 Shanghai Shipping Exchange Delegation Visits FMC
                  - October 11 Joint Shanghai Shipping Exchange, FMC Press Conference on October 13, 2011
                  - September 21 Remarks of Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. at the Canada Maritime Conference in Montreal, Canada on September 21, 2011
                  - September 20 The Honorable Michael A. Khouri Remarks at the Annual Meeting of International Association of Movers in Denver, Colorado on September 15, 2011
                  - September 14 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Regarding Revisions to the Commission’s Passenger Vessel Regulations on September 8, 2011
                  - September 7 President Obama Re-Nominates Commissioner Khouri as FMC Commissioner
                  - June 8 Commissioner Mario Cordero Joins the Commission
                  - May 12 Household Goods and Personal Property Shipping Practices Recommendations Approved by FMC
                  - April 21 Maersk Line Receives FMC Chairman’s Earth Day Award
                  - April 15 Senate Confirms Rebecca F. Dye and Mario Cordero as FMC Commissioners
                  - April 8 The Honorable Michael A. Khouri’s Keynote Address at the 2011 NCBFAA Annual Conference
                  - March 30 Chairman Lidinsky Calls for Reasoned, Science-Based Response to the Nuclear Incident in Fukushima, Japan
                  - March 1 Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2012 FMC Budget
                  - February 28 Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Inspects Panama Canal Expansion Project
                  - January 25 The Honorable Michael A. Khouri’s Remarks before the Propeller Club Of the United States in Washington D.C. on January 19, 2011
                  - January 4 2010 Review and 50th Anniversary Outlook from Chairman Lidinsky
2010(26)                  - December 9 Household Goods and Personal Property Shipping Practices Considered by FMC
                  - December 8 Vessel Capacity and Equipment Availability Report Recommends Collaborative Approaches to Develop Supply Chain Reliability Solutions
                  - December 1 Statement of Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye Before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
                  - December 1 Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Rockefeller Issues Statement on Federal Maritime Commission Nominees
                  - November 22 Remarks of Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. to the Fall Meeting of the Danish Maritime Network in the United States at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark on November 18, 2010
                  - November 17 Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the Northeast Cargo Symposium in Boston
                  - November 1 Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the Western Cargo Conference (WESCCON)
                  - October 22 Chairman Lidinsky Addresses European Maritime Law Organization In Dublin, Ireland
                  - October 21 Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye American Metal Market Scrap and Scrap Substitutes Conference
                  - October 15 Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the 2010 Midwest Specialty Grains Conference and Trade Show
                  - September 29 Upgrade of Commission’s Website Operating Platform
                  - September 20 President Obama Announces Intent to Nominate FMC Commissioners
                  - September 7 Winds of Change: Summary of Address on Recent Developments in Maritime Policy and Competition Law
                  - June 30 Commissioner Dye Testifies to Congress Regarding Ocean Vessel Capacity, Shipping Container Availability, and Fact-Finding Investigation Number 26
                  - June 30 Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding Ocean Vessel Capacity, Shipping Container Availability, and Fact-Finding Investigation Number 26
                  - June 23 Fact Finding Launched to Examine Household Goods and Personal Property Shipping Practices
                  - June 16 FMC’s 50th Anniversary
                  - May 13 Comments of FMC Commissioner Michael A. Khouri at the International Trade Symposium: Charting New Horizons
                  - May 7 Chairman Lidinsky’s Speech Before the Cotton Club
                  - April 21 Port of Los Angeles Receives FMC Chairman’s Inaugural Earth Day Award
                  - April 13 Comments of FMC Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye at the 2010 NCBFAA Annual Conference
                  - March 17 Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding Vessel Capacity Issues and FMC Fact Finding Investigation
                  - March 13 Comments of FMC Commissioner Michael A. Khouri at the 2010 Global Liner Shipping Conference
                  - February 25 Chairman Lidinsky Testifies to Congress Regarding FY 2011 FMC Budget
                  - February 1 FMC Reorganization
                  - January 7 Commissioner Michael A. Khouri Joins the Commission
2009(8)                  - October 27 Comments of Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye National Association of Waterfront Employers
                  - October 23 Swearing-In and Reception Held for Chairman Lidinsky
                  - September 14 Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. to Serve as Chairman
                  - August 7 Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Joins the Commission
                  - July 8 Statement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportationas as Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission
                  - June 8 Statement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportationas as Nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission
                  - April 21 Comments of U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye at NCBFAA Annual Conference
                  - April 2 Comments of U.S. Federal Maritime Commissioner Rebecca Dye at Global Liner Shipping Conference
2008(1)                  - April 9 Comments of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at NITL Spring Policy Forum
2007(1)                  - September 24 Comments of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference

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