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Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the release of the Final Recommendations calling for the establishment of a Maritime Transportation Data System (MTDS)
This report is a culmination of over three years of work evaluating the system of data communication within the industry involved in international liner shipping. It has been a labor of love, source of frustration,…
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Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Leaving the FMC
As many of you know, I recently accepted the position of President of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE), and Executive Director of the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA). I am grateful to have…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Urging Greater Collaboration Between the FMC and University Supply Chain Programs to Create Better Workforce and Policy Opportunities
Today, I wrote to deans and directors of supply chain programs across the United States drawing their attention to opportunities that exist at the Federal Maritime Commission for their students. Better collaboration with university supply…
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Letter of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel to University Supply Chain Curriculum Leaders
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel wrote university supply chain curriculum leaders on December 12, 2024, highlighting opportunities that exist at the Commission for students and graduates. Text of the letters: Dear University Supply Chain…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of Report on Cargo Theft
Today, I am issuing Cargo Theft: Evaluation of the Challenge of Combatting Cargo Theft with Recommendations on How to Reduce the Impact of Cargo Theft, my second to last report as a Commissioner of the…
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Report of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel
Cargo Theft: Evaluation of the Challenge of Combatting Cargo Theft with Recommendations on How to Reduce the Impact of Cargo Theft Carl W. Bentzel is a Commissioner with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. The thoughts…
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Letter of Commissioner Sola to President-elect Donald J. Trump
Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote the President-elect on November 26, 2024, recommending that Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye be designated Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Dear President-elect Trump, I hope this letter finds…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel Urging Policies to Help Puerto Rico Become an Offshoring and Distribution Hub
Events of recent years have made many who are interested in trade, transportation, and supply chain issues question the model of relying predominantly on manufacturers based in one nation located far from the United States. …
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Letter of Commissioner Bentzel to President Joseph R. Biden
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel wrote the President on November 8, 2024, regarding policies to help Puerto Rico become an offshoring and distribution hub. Text of the letter: Dear Mr. President: The COVID-19 pandemic…
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Letter of Commissioner Bentzel to President-elect Donald J. Trump
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel wrote the President-elect on November 8, 2024, regarding policies to help Puerto Rico become an offshoring and distribution hub. Text of the letter: Dear President-elect Trump: The COVID-19 pandemic…
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