Archive for the ‘Commissioners’ Category

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Attends White House Signing Ceremony for Executive Order on Competition

Today, Chairman Daniel B. Maffei was honored to be among the attendees at today’s White House signing ceremony for the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. His statement regarding the executive order follows: I applaud President Biden for his leadership in calling “all hands on… Read More »

Letter of Commissioner Sola to Governor DeSantis

Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on June 30, 2021 regarding COVID-19 Vaccinations and cruise travel. The text of the letter is below. Dear Governor DeSantis: I am writing to you in my capacity as one of five commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), an… Read More »

Letter of Commissioner Bentzel to Carrier Alliances’ Attorneys

Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel today wrote the attorneys representing each of the three ocean carrier alliances (2M, OCEAN, and THE) encouraging them to consider participating on the Port of New York & New Jersey’s Council on Port Performance. Text of the letter: While meeting with supply chain stakeholders at the… Read More »

Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”

Testimony of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Federal Maritime Commission Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation U.S. House of Representatives Good morning Chairman Carbajal, Ranking Member Gibbs, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves, and members of the Subcommittee. I appreciate your invitation today and… Read More »

Testimony of Commissioner Dye before Congress: “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”

TESTIMONY OF Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBCOMMITTEE ON COAST GUARD AND MARITIME TRANSPORTATION UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 15, 2021 Thank you, Chairman Carbajal, Ranking Member Gibbs, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves, and Members of the Subcommittee. I’m pleased… Read More »

Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Bentzel Tour the Port of New York and New Jersey, Meet with Stakeholders on Cargo Operations and FMC Enforcement Priorities

Last week, Chairman Dan Maffei and Commissioner Carl Bentzel visited the Port of New York and New Jersey (Port of NY/NJ) to gather first-hand information about cargo handling operations and the challenges posed by record-breaking volumes of cargo imports and COVID-19 impacts. Information was also shared on potential technology innovations… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Louis Sola: Seafarer Welfare Group Publishes Guide to Help Mariners Receive Vaccines

The North American Maritime Ministry Association has published a list of locations across the United States where seafarers can receive COVID-19 vaccines. This link is provided in the interest of sharing information with mariners who might be having difficultly accessing the vaccine. Louis E. Sola is a Commissioner with the… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Khouri on NCBFAA Recognition

On May 25, 2021, Commissioner Khouri was presented with a plaque of appreciation by a representative of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) in a private ceremony. The commendation recognized Commissioner Khouri for “… his dedication to excellence and exemplary service as Chairman of the Federal… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Louis Sola: Urging Governors to Vaccinate Cruise Ship Crews

Commissioner Louis E. Sola today urged governors of four states to vaccinate seafarers working on cruise ships as a way to revitalize the tourism industry and help expedite the Nation’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The text of letters sent to the Governors of California, Maryland, New York, and… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola: Celebrating Maritime Day 2021

Every year on May 22nd, we celebrate National Maritime Day. This year, it is particularly appropriate to pause and reflect on the contributions Merchant Mariners and the U.S. flag fleet make to the security of the Nation and our economy. Since the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United… Read More »