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Statement of Chairman Laura DiBella on Special Permissions
The Shipping Act and Commission regulations require a 30-day notice period before an increase in the rates and charges in a filed tariff become effective. 46 CFR 520.8. This notice period gives shippers crucial time to adjust…
Categories: Laura DiBella
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Chairman DiBella Speaking at ECEM
March 26, 2026 | Washington, DC Chairman DiBella will speak at the American Trucking Association’s (ATA) Exporters Competitive Maritime Council (ECEM) meeting about her priorities and goals as Chairman.
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Chairman DiBella Speaking at Port Everglades Association Luncheon Program
March 6, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale, FL Chairman DiBella will speak at Port Everglades Association’s Luncheon Program on March 6, 2026.
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Chairman DiBella will Deliver Keynote Address at APPA 2026 Legislative Summit
March 5, 2026 | Washington, DC Chairman DiBella will deliver the keynote address at the American Association of Port Authorities’ (AAPA) Legislative Summit, held at the JW Marriott DC, in Washington, DC from March 4…
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Chairman DiBella Speaking at US-Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum
February 19, 2026 | Miami, FL Chairman DiBella will speak at the Atlantic Councils’ 2026 US-Caribbean Maritime & Ports Forum about Harnessing the power of the US-Caribbean maritime space.
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Statement of Commissioners Max Vekich and Laura DiBella on Closing the Harbor Maintenance Tax Land-Border Loophole
We commend the Administration for taking steps to close the land border loophole which poses a threat to the U.S. economy and maritime interests. Section 6 of the President’s April 2025 Executive Order on Restoring…
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Chairman DiBella Speaking at Capitol Hill Defense Summit
January 20, 2026 | Washington, DC Chairman DiBella will speak at the Defense Leadership Forum’s Annual Summit on Capitol Hill to discuss maritime defense and security priorities.
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Commissioner Maffei Visits Mobile, Alabama to Assess Maritime Priorities and Industry Innovation
Commissioner Maffei traveled to Mobile, Alabama, to learn the impact on maritime priorities and initiatives that have been prioritized by President Trump in his Executive Order Restoring America’s Maritime Dominance. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025,…
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Commissioner Maffei Presents at the Maritime Law Association’s Fall 2025 General Meeting
On October 17, 2025, Commissioner Maffei was a panelist at the Maritime Law Association’s Fall 2025 General Meeting at the InterContinental Wharf. The panel presentation was titled “Multimodal in the Modern Era: Shipping Act Developments…
Categories: Daniel B. Maffei
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Commissioner Vekich Addressed the National Defense Transportation Association
On June 11, 2025, Commissioner Max Vekich addressed the National Defense Transportation Association’s Surface Force Projection Conference at Christopher Newport University in Norfolk, VA. Commissioner Vekich provided insight into the role of the Federal Maritime…
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