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Statement of Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security
Thank you, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and members of the Committee for inviting me to participate. The Panama Canal is crucial to ensuring an efficient and reliable ocean transportation system, particularly for the United…
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Statement of Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Congratulating Chairman Louis Sola and Thanking FMC Colleagues and Staff
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Trump appointed Commissioner Louis Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to Chairman Sola as he takes over the…
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Commissioner Maffei Speaking at Transportation Go! Conference
March 13, 2025 | Minneapolis, Minnesota Commissioner Daniel Maffei is a featured speaker at the 2025 Transportation Go! Conference hosted by the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance. Further details about the event, including agenda, speakers, and…
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FMC Chairman Discusses Trade & Supply Chain Issues
Chairman Daniel Maffei told members of the Gemini Shippers Association that the Federal Maritime Commission seeks to provide certainty for shippers who are wrestling with supply chain challenges caused by developments in the operational, commercial,…
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Chairman Maffei Travels to Southern California for the IANA Intermodal Expo 2024, Meetings with Industry Organizations, and Visits to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei traveled to Southern California last month to speak at the Intermodal Association of North America’s (IANA) Intermodal EXPO, meet with representatives of the Harbor Truckers Association (HTA) and…
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Chairman Maffei & Commissioner Sola Assess Panama Canal Operations
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola travelled to Panama in July to assess how the conditions at the Panama Canal are affecting U.S. shippers. Chairman Maffei, Commissioner Sola, along…
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Chairman Maffei Delivers Remarks at American Cotton Shippers Association Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Arizona
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei addressed members of the American Cotton Shippers Association (ACSA) attending the ACSA Convention 2024 where he emphasized how the Commission’s work benefits U.S. exporters. Chairman Maffei reported on…
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Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Gemini Cooperation Agreement Taking Effect
The Gemini Cooperation Agreement will take effect today by the operation of law. Nonetheless, I have questions and concerns about whether the Gemini Cooperation Agreement filed with the FMC has, or will, result in anti-competitive consequences that…
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Chairman Maffei Speaking at CES 2025
January 8, 2025 | Las Vegas, NV Chairman Daniel Maffei will appear at CES 2025 where he will participate on a panel titled “From Risk to Resilience: Supply Chain Playbook for Innovators”. More information on…
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FMC Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola Examining Impacts from Reduced Capacity of Panama Canal
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola are co-leading an FMC delegation to Panama this week examining the consequences of an extended drought on Panama Canal operations and how those…

