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FMC Upcoming Events
The following is a list of events and speaking engagements attended by FMC Commissioners and FMC Staff
August 2019
Retail Industry Leaders Association Transportation Committee Meeting
August 22, 2019 | | Washington, DC
Commissioner Dye will discuss issues she and the FMC have been working on, including Fact Finding 28 investigation of detention and demurrage practices. https://www.rila.org/
September 2019
London International Shipping Week
September 8, 2019 | September 13, 2019 | London, UK
Chairman Michael Khouri will represent the Federal Maritime Commission at this annual event where key trends and issues impacting the shipping and logistics sectors are discussed.
https://londoninternationalshippingweek.com/
“2019 Malcom McLean Memorial Award” Presentation, Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers
September 9, 2019 | | Kenilworth, NJ
Commissioner Rebecca Dye will be recognized for her leadership in promoting communication and transparency among all supply chain actors.
19th Annual Port of NY & NJ Port Industry Day
September 16, 2019 | | Jersey City, NJ
Over 500 top executives representing every segment of the maritime and transportation industry attend each year.
IANA Intermodal Expo 2019
September 17, 2019 | | Long Beach, CA
Commissioner Dye will speak at the event’s session “FMC’s Recommendations to Improve Freight Flows: Examining Detention and Demurrage”. https://www.intermodalexpo.com/
NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference
September 23, 2019 | | Washington, DC
Commissioner Dye will be a panelist on the “FMC/NVOCC Update” session. http://www.ncbfaa.org/Scripts/4Disapi.dll/4DCGI/events/858.html?Action=Conference_Detail&ConfID_W=858&menukey=events
Public Commission Meeting
September 26, 2019 | | Washington D.C.
The Commission has voted to hold a meeting on Thursday, September 26.
October 2019
The Twenty Fifth Annual EMLO Conference
October 18, 2019 | | Cyprus
“International Trade and Competition Challenges Facing the FMC” https://www.emlo.org/annual-conference/
Past Events
April 2019
National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s 2019 Annual Conference
April 16, 2019 | San Antonio, TX
Commissioner Dye is updating the NCBFAA conference attendees on her progress in Fact Finding Investigation 28 on demurrage and detention practices, and on the status of Commission consideration of the petition to exempt carriers from the requirement to file service contracts and amendments with the FMC.
May 2019
2019 American Trucking Association’s Mid-Year Management Session
May 6, 2019 | Scottsdale, AZ
Commissioner Dye will address ATA’s Intermodal Motor Carriers’ Conference meeting on trucking issues in Fact Finding Investigation No. 28
American Cotton Shippers Association 2019 Convention
May 8, 2019 | Laguna Beach, CA
Commissioner Dye will speak on aspects of the Demurrage and Detention Practices investigation.
Virginia Maritime Association International Trade Symposium
May 9, 2019 | Norfolk, VA
Chairman Michael A. Khouri will deliver the keynote address at the Virginia Maritime Association’s 99th Annual Banquet. The Banquet will take place in in Norfolk, VA, in conjunction with the 16th Annual VMA International Trade Symposium. https://www.vamaritime.com/mpage/VMASymposium
International Trade Day
May 22, 2019 | Miami, FL
Commissioner Sola is speaking at International Trade Day event hosted by U.S. Customs & Border Protection where he will discuss the work of the Federal Maritime Commission.
Surface Transportation Board Hearing
May 22, 2019 | Washington, D.C.
Commissioner Dye will testify before the STB’s oversight hearing on railroad demurrage and accessorial charges.
June 2019
NCBFAA NVOCC Summit “The New Normal at the FMC”
June 24, 2019 | Washington, DC
Chairman Khouri, Commissioners Dye and Maffei, as well as key senior staff, will discuss developments at the agency related to the OTI industry as well as the work of the Commission more broadly.
August 2019
US-Japan Bilateral Meeting
August 15, 2019 | Washington, DC
Commissioner Dye will represent the Federal Maritime at consultations between the US and Japan agencies with jurisdiction over international shipping. The meeting will be hosted by the Maritime Administration and is not open to the public.