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Statement of Chairman DiBella on China’s Detention of Panama-Flagged Vessels
The Federal Maritime Commission is closely monitoring how recent developments surrounding the Panama Canal terminals and China’s retaliatory actions against Panama are affecting global shipping conditions. Laws administered by the Commission empower it to investigate whether…
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Statement of Chairman Laura DiBella on Special Permissions
The Shipping Act and Commission regulations require a 30-day notice period before an increase in the rates and charges in a filed tariff become effective. 46 CFR 520.8. This notice period gives shippers crucial time to adjust…
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Statement of Commissioners Max Vekich and Laura DiBella on Closing the Harbor Maintenance Tax Land-Border Loophole
We commend the Administration for taking steps to close the land border loophole which poses a threat to the U.S. economy and maritime interests. Section 6 of the President’s April 2025 Executive Order on Restoring…
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Commissioner Maffei Visits Mobile, Alabama to Assess Maritime Priorities and Industry Innovation
Commissioner Maffei traveled to Mobile, Alabama, to learn the impact on maritime priorities and initiatives that have been prioritized by President Trump in his Executive Order Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025,…
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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Commissioner Maffei Presents at the Maritime Law Association’s Fall 2025 General Meeting
On October 17, 2025, Commissioner Maffei was a panelist at the Maritime Law Association’s Fall 2025 General Meeting at the InterContinental Wharf. The panel presentation was titled “Multimodal in the Modern Era: Shipping Act Developments…
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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Commissioner Vekich Addressed the National Defense Transportation Association
On June 11, 2025, Commissioner Max Vekich addressed the National Defense Transportation Association’s Surface Force Projection Conference at Christopher Newport University in Norfolk, VA. Commissioner Vekich provided insight into the role of the Federal Maritime…
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Commissioner Dye Speaking at Virginia Maritime Association’s 2025 International Trade Symposium
October 15, 2025 | Norfolk, VA Commissioner Rebecca Dye will speak at the Virginia Maritime Association’s 2025 International Trade Symposium on October 15, 2025. More information about VMA25 can be found on its website: https://vamaritime.com/vmasymposium.
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
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Commissioner Maffei Speaking at Capital Link’s 17th Annual New York Maritime Forum
October 14, 2025 | New York, NY Commissioner Daniel Maffei will speak at Capital Link’s 17th Annual New York Maritime Forum on October 14, 2025. More information about the event can be found on its…
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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Commissioner Vekich will be speaking at the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention
October 7, 2025 | Québec, Canada Commissioner Vekich will speak at the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:50am. More information about the event can be found on its…
Categories: Max Vekich
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Commissioner Dye will be Speaking at the National Industrial Transportation League Forum
October 7, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Commissioner Dye will speak at the 2025 National Industrial Transportation League Engage Policy Forum on Tuesday, October 7 at 11:15am. More information about the event can be found on…
Categories: Rebecca F. Dye
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