Archive for the ‘Speeches’ Category

Prepared Remarks Michael A. Khouri, Chairman Federal Maritime Commission Virginia Maritime Association 99th Annual Banquet, May 9, 2019

Honored guests, ladies and gentlemen. It is an honor to be with you this evening. Thank you to the Banquet Committee for the invitation to participate. And my thanks to one of your native sons – John Moran. John is the senior Counsel to the Chairman’s office, and he had… Read More »

Remarks by FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye American Cotton Shippers Association – Laguna Beach, California

Thank you.  It’s a pleasure to be here today. I appreciate the invitation to speak and the great venue! Yesterday, I spoke to your Transportation, Documentation and Insurance Committee about chassis provisioning and the FMC Memphis Supply Chain Innovation Team. This morning, I’ll discuss the status of the Commission’s investigation… Read More »

Remarks by FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye American Trucking Association Conference Scottsdale, AZ

Thank you.  It’s a pleasure to be here today. I appreciate the invitation to speak and the great venue! The Federal Maritime Commission has a solid and productive relationship with the American Trucking Association – and, in particular, the Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference. Drayage trucking companies played an important role… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye NCBFFA Annual Conference San Antonio, Texas

It’s a pleasure to be here with you, colleagues and old friends. Thank you for recognizing the work that we do at the Federal Maritime Commission. The Commission has changed since I last spoke with you.  Doubled, in fact. We have two additional Commissioners.  I hope you’ve had the chance… Read More »

Remarks of Chairman Khouri Delivered at American Association of Port Authorities Spring Conference Session “Ports and the Federal Maritime Commission”, Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Good afternoon. I want to thank Kurt Nagle and Jean Godwin for the invitation to join you this afternoon together with my colleague, Commissioner Rebecca Dye. Kurt and Jean do a terrific job for AAPA here in Washington. We always appreciate their knowledge, expertise, and input on Shipping Act matters…. Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye American Association of Port Authorities

I’ve had the opportunity to meet and visit many port officials in the United States and internationally. It’s good to see you today. I look forward to visiting many more of you in the future. Thanks to Kurt Nagle and Jean Godwin and everybody at the AAPA, for this invitation… Read More »

Remarks of FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye Women’s Traffic and Tourism Club Dinner Baltimore, Maryland

Thank you for that kind introduction. It’s a pleasure to be here this evening. Thank you so much for inviting me. Because this group is devoted to both transportation and tourism, I’ll begin with a few brief remarks about the Commission’s flagship programs in each area, and then comment on… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye at the Journal of Commerce Port Performance North America

My favorite business author is Jim Collins, who wrote Built to Last, and most recently, Great by Choice. Collins says that the most important executive responsibility is to hire the best people and make sure they’re in the right place in your organization. He refers to that responsibility as, “getting the best people… Read More »

Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri – Remarks Association of Transportation Law Professionals Transportation Forum XV

On behalf of the Federal Maritime Commission, I welcome the ATLP to our Washington headquarters. It is great to have this group of transportation professionals that work in every mode and aspect of the global transportation and logistics marketplace. As some of you do not work in the maritime area… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Dye, Association of Transportation Law Professionals, Transportation Forum XV

Two Recent Initiatives It’s a pleasure to be here today. I’ve just returned from Miami, discussing demurrage and detention, and before that, from the International Bar Association conference in Rome, and the European Maritime Law Organization meeting in London, discussing the FMC competition law enforcement program. I appreciate this opportunity… Read More »