Archive for the ‘Maffei’ Category

Commissioners Bentzel & Maffei Travel to Houston, Texas

Last month, Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Daniel B. Maffei traveled to Houston, Texas to present at the National Association of Waterfront Employers Annual Meeting and meet with industry stakeholders. As a result of this trip, the Commissioners gained a greater understanding of the ongoing issues in the Houston area…. Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Speaks at NY/NJFFF&BA Annual Dinner & Person of the Year

On February 6, 2020, Commissioner Maffei was honored to attend the New York and New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association Annual Dinner where they celebrated David F. Adam, Chairman and CEO of the United States Maritime Alliance, as the association’s 2020 Person of the Year. He was pleased… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei participates in Maritime Risk Symposium

In mid-November, Commissioner Maffei participated in a panel at the 10th Annual Maritime Risk Symposium at the State University of New York Maritime College in Bronx, New York. This year’s theme was Understanding and Managing Risks to the Marine Transportation System, and Commissioner Maffei participated in a panel discussion titled… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei visits Singapore for Global Maritime Forum

In late October, Commissioner Maffei traveled to Singapore to participate in the Global Maritime Forum 2019 Annual Summit. The Commissioner also visited the Port of Singapore. As a part of the Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit events, Commissioner Maffei met Mr. Lam Pin Min, the Senior Minister of State for… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei to Attend Global Maritime Forum Annual Summit

On October 30th and 31st, 2019, Commissioner Maffei will attend the Global Maritime Forum’s Annual Summit in Singapore on behalf of the Federal Maritime Commission. The Global Maritime Forum is an international not-for-profit organization committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and… Read More »

Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Docket Nos. 16-01, 16-07, 16-10, and 16-11

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei concurred in part and dissented in part with the Commission’s decision issued today in Docket Nos. 16-01, 16-07, 16-10, and 16-11. Commissioner Maffei issued a written concurrence and dissent to the Commission’s order, available in the FMC Reading Room. His statement follows: “I concur with the… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Speaks at NY/NJFFF&BA Learn & Lunch

On October 16, 2019, Commissioner Maffei visited the New York and New Jersey Foreign Freight Forwarders and Brokers Association Learn & Lunch in Newark. He was pleased to participate by sharing his thoughts on current market conditions and how they affect the industry overall, and Ocean Transport Intermediaries specifically.

Commissioner Daniel Maffei visits NYSHEX HQ in New York

On October 2, 2019, Commissioner Daniel Maffei met with Mr. Gordon Downes, CEO of the New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX), at the company’s headquarters in lower Manhattan. NYSHEX was founded in 2014 with the intention of establishing enforceable “NYSHEX Forward Contracts” which impose penalties on either the shipper or carrier… Read More »

Commissioners Maffei & Sola Travel to Gulf of Mexico Ports

Last month, Commissioners Daniel B. Maffei and Louis E. Sola traveled to several ports in the southeast to tour facilities and meet with industry stakeholders. The Commissioners also met with congressional staff members from the Alabama and Mississippi delegations. As a result of this trip, the Commissioners gained greater understanding… Read More »

Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei voted against allowing the Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement to take effect, arguing that the potential negative effects provided sufficient reason for the Commission to intervene. Given that the agreement will take effect despite his vote, he applauds the Commission’s unanimous decision to conduct… Read More »