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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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Statement of Carl W. Bentzel before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Cruz and members of the Committee, good morning and thank you for the opportunity to appear here before you today as a nominee to be Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission…
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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 Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Max M. Vekich on the Gemini Cooperation Agreement
The Gemini Cooperation Agreement went into effect on September 9, 2024, by operation of law. The Gemini Agreement is a vessel sharing agreement between two of the largest ocean carriers, Maersk and Hapag Lloyd. During…
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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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Commissioner Louis E. Sola Visits Panama City, Panama to Examine Canal Drought Conditions
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola has returned from a week-long visit to Panama with Chairman Daniel B. Maffei, where they learned how ongoing drought conditions impact the Panama Canal. The visit emphasized…
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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…