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FMC Chairman Addresses US-China Regulatory & Enforcement Issues at Bilateral Talks in California
June 9, 2016 Consolidation of shipping lines, realignment of carriers alliances, environmental improvements in the shipping industry, and achieving supply chain efficiencies were all among topics addressed during the U.S.-China Bilateral Maritime Consultations held in Los Angeles last week. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero co-headed the U.S. delegation… Read More »
Cordero Reaction to WCMTOA & OAKMTOA VGM Announcement
June 3, 2016 Announcements yesterday by two U.S. west coast terminal operating agreements regarding procedures for weighing containers and transmitting that information to ocean carriers represents a positive step toward helping shippers meet new reporting standards established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero…. Read More »
Chairman Mario Cordero Statement on National Maritime Day
May 23, 2016 Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero made the following statement today regarding National Maritime Day: “Ever since settlers set foot at Jamestown and Plymouth Rock, the United States has been a nation whose very foundation is tied to the sea, trade, and maritime transportation. From the earliest… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Says New Alliances Demand Aggressive Oversight
May 12, 2016 The restructuring of the ocean carrier alliance system, triggered by merger and acquisition activities by shipping companies, is a logical business development, but if not carefully monitored and regulated, could also represent a move toward reduced services for shippers. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero articulated this… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Applauds USCG Statement on Container Weights
May 4, 2016 Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero commended the Coast Guard for issuing a bulletin last week regarding container weights that he hopes allows parties to agree how they will operate after new Safety of Life at Sea Treaty (SOLAS) amendments come into force later this year…. Read More »
Chairman Cordero Meets with Cotton Club Members
April 27, 2016 Chairman Cordero met yesterday with members of the Cotton Club, a group consisting of trade counselors at foreign embassies based in Washington, DC representing the maritime interests of several countries in Europe, Asia, and Canada. Chairman Cordero spoke about the FMC’s primary focus on review and analysis… Read More »
Chairman’s Statement on Earth Day
April 25, 2016 Today we celebrate Earth Day because we recognize that although our planet is large, it is still the only home we have. We must preserve it, and find ways to move humanity forward while maintaining a balance in the environment that will allow future generations to live… Read More »
FMC Chairman Seeks Direct Engagement on Container Weight Issue
April 19, 2016 Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero today made the following statement regarding the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Verified Gross Mass (VGM) amendments implementation: “I applaud Chairman Hunter and Ranking Member Garamendi for including SOLAS VGM amendments implementation as a topic of yesterday’s hearing held by… Read More »
Cordero Addresses New England Regional Trade Group
April 15, 2016 Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Mario Cordero today delivered a speech in Newport, Rhode Island to the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade (CONECT) in which he underscored the Commission’s concern for issues that impact shippers’ supply chains, but said the FMC cannot act with the… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Speaks to California Maritime Academy During its Women on the Water and Pearls of Power Event
March 23, 2016 On Thursday, March 17, Chairman Cordero delivered opening remarks at the California Maritime Academy’s Women on the Water/Pearls of Power event in Vallejo, California. The Chairman spoke about the need to increase the number of women and minorities in the American maritime industry so that the industry… Read More »