Archive for the ‘Lidinsky’ Category

Speech of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. 20th Annual European Maritime Law Organization Conference November 7, 2014

November 24, 2014 I would like thank the European Maritime Law Organization for inviting me to speak today on the important topic of whether or not we need a more uniformed international approach to regulation. EMLO has always been a lively forum for discussion on the ever-evolving maritime industry. So… Read More »

Public Forum on U.S. Port Congestion – Mid-Atlantic and Northeast

September 26, 2014 Public Forum – U.S. Port Congestion: Examining Causes, Impact on Stakeholders, and Exploring Possible Solutions Federal Maritime Commissioner William P. Doyle will host a port congestion forum at the World Trade Center in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on October 1, 2014. FMC Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. will… Read More »

Commissioner Lidinsky’s statement on 2014 Update to the FMC Report U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving through Canadian and Mexican Seaports (2012)

July 21, 2014 Contact: Michael J. Gordon, Counsel to Commissioner Lidinsky Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. has announced the publication of the second annual update of the FMC’s 2012 “Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving through Canadian and Mexican Seaports.” “I am proud that as Chairman to have issued this… Read More »

Foundation for Commissioner Lidinsky’s Dissent on the P3 Alliance Vote

April 8, 2014 Contact: Michael J. Gordon, Counsel to Commissioner Lidinsky In certain trades and circumstances I support the alliance carrier structure. They can assist in rationalizing services and calling new ports. However, this agreement is in reality not an alliance or true vessel sharing arrangement. Rather, it is in effect… Read More »

Commissioner Richard Lidinsky’s Comments on G6 Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 012194-002

April 2, 2014 Contact: Michael J. Gordon, Counsel for Commissioner Richard Lidinsky I support the G6 lines Alliance Agreement because this group of carriers and their structure is a true “alliance.” From the organizational chart, multi diverse membership, rotating Chairmen, VSA terms, and flexible operational procedures, it is well equipped… Read More »

Comments of Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on Proposed P3 Vessel Sharing Agreement

March 24, 2014 I vote to disapprove staff’s recommendation on this agreement for the below reasons. In certain trades and circumstances I support the alliance carrier structure. They can assist in rationalizing services and calling new ports. However, this agreement is in reality not an alliance or true vessel sharing arrangement…. Read More »

Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Votes to Request Additional Information from G6 Alliance Members

January 15, 2014 Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, J.r, voted to request further information from the members of the G6 Alliance Agreement, thus joining other Commissioners effectively stopping the 45-day clock on the review of the Agreement. On December 2, 2013, American President Lines, Ltd. (APL), Hapag Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine… Read More »

Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. votes to request additional Information from P3 members

December 5, 2013 FMC Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. voted to effectively stop the clock on the review of the P3 Network Vessel Sharing Agreement until such time as the P3 Parties respond to the questions posed by the Commission. Commissioner Lidinsky stated, “It is critical that we take the… Read More »

FMC Commissioners Lidinsky and Doyle Meet with China’s SISI Representatives

September 30, 2013 Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. and Commissioner William P. Doyle met with representatives of the Shanghai International Shipping Institute (SISI) on September 26, 2013 in Washington, DC. Representing SISI were Professor Zhen Hong, Secretary General of SISI; Professor Zhang Jieshu, Deputy Secretary General of SISI; and Angela… Read More »

Statement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on the Passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouye

The Commission sends its sincere condolences to the Senator’s family and to the citizens of Hawaii.