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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola – Registries Must Close Rolls to Shadow Fleet Vessels
Pariah regimes use shadow fleets to evade sanctions, generate revenue, and by extension, maintain power. In 2022 and 2023, the Islamic Republic of Iran generated more than $100 billion from energy exports. Cutting off the…
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Chairman Sola Meets with Danish Ambassador
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Louis E. Sola met Monday with Ambassador of Denmark to the United States Jesper Moller Sorenson. The two discussed strengths of the bilateral U.S.-Denmark relationship as well as a variety of…
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola: Speech at AAPA Legislative Summit to Highlight FMC Agenda & Priorities
I am looking forward to addressing the 2025 American Association of Port Authorities Legislative Summit later this month and highlighting issues of interest and concern. Seaports are vital economic engines providing benefits to Americans well…
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola: Chinese Maritime Influence and Iran’s Shadow Fleet Threaten Global Trade Stability
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regularly participates in the Global Maritime Regulatory Summit with counterparts from the European Union and the People’s Republic of China to discuss competition issues related to the shipping industry. Over…
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Chairman Sola to Address Agricultural Transportation Coalition
June 16, 2025 | Tacoma, WA Chairman Louis E. Sola is a featured speaker at 37th Annual Meeting of the Agricultural Transportation Coalition (AgTC) where he will discuss the work of the Federal Maritime Commission. …
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola on Using a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund to Protect the Panama Canal
The increased presence and influence of the People’s Republic of China in Panama, particularly in and around the Canal, is troubling and must be addressed. Just as President Theodore Roosevelt used public funds to invest…
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Chairman Sola Speaking at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025
April 9, 2025 | Miami, FL Chairman Louis Sola will participate in a one-on-one discussion with Bud Darr, President & CEO of the Cruise Lines International Association, during Seatrade Cruise Global 2025. Information about the…
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Chairman Sola Delivering Keynote Address at AAPA Summit
March 19, 2025 | Washington, D.C. Chairman Louis E. Sola will deliver keynote remarks at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) 2025 Legislative Summit. The summit agenda and information on costs to attend can be…
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola 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
Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to address the vital role the Panama Canal plays in U.S. trade and the…
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Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the Investigation Concerning Spanish Ports
Reports that the Government of Spain has denied access to certain U.S.-flagged vessels raise serious concerns. Section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, 46 U.S.C. § 42101, authorizes the Commission to identify and offset…
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