FMC Upcoming Events

Commissioner Dye Providing Keynote Address at WESCCON 2022

October 7, 2022 | | San Diego, CA

Commissioner Rebecca Dye will provide the Luncheon Keynote address at WESCCON 2022, the annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders (PCC). Topics she will address include developments related to demurrage and detention, implementing recommendations she has made as part of her Fact Finding 29 investigation, and how the Commission is implementing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022. More information about WESCCON, including costs to attend and the schedule of events, can be found on the PCC website.

FMC Managing Director Speaking at WESCCON

October 8, 2022 | | San Diego CA

Lucille Marvin, Managing Director of the Federal Maritime Commission, will participate on a panel entitled “Ocean Carriers, Forwarders, Brokers: FMC Tackles OSRA, Detention/Demurrage, FMC NVOCC Audit and More”, being held as part of the WESCCON 2022 program. Information about the conference, including the agenda and costs to attend, can be found on the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders website.

Commissioner Sola Speaking at AAPA Annual Convention

October 19, 2022 | | Orlando, FL

Commissioner Louis Sola will speak at the American Association of Ports Authorities (AAPA) Annual Convention and Expo as a part of a panel exploring issues related to the global supply chain.  The session is scheduled to take place from 2:30-3:15 pm (Eastern) and will be held at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort.  More information on the convention, including cost and how to register, can be found on the AAPA website.

FMC Data Initiative Focusing on Warehouse, Distribution, and 3PL Sectors

January 11, 2022 | Online

The next meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting.

Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel is leading this initiative at the direction of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei.

Scheduled Participants:

• Alexander Guzman, Customer Service Manager, Interport Logistics
• Brett Mears, President, Palmer Logistics
• Doub Sibila, President & CEO, People Services, Inc.
• Jared Stadlin, President, Linden Warehouse & Distribution Co., Inc.
• Jeremy Van Puffelen, President, Prism Logistics

FMC Data Initiative Meeting with Beneficial Cargo Owners

January 18, 2022 |

The next meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022

Time: 3:00-4:00 PM (Eastern Time)

The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting.

Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel is leading this initiative at the direction of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei.

Scheduled Participants:

• Michael Brock, Senior Director II Inbound Transportation, WalMart
• Randy Strait, Senior Director Transportation, Tyson Foods
• Nadia Scornaienchi, North America Supply Chain Director, Dow Chemical
• Bryan Ward, Senior Director International Logistics, Home Depot
• Dan Miller, Global Container Lead, Cargill
• Patricia Ritz, Senior Manager International Logistics, Target

Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Chassis Provider

January 25, 2022 |

The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting.

Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel is leading this initiative at the direction of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei.

Scheduled Participants:

• Ron Widdows – FlexiVan, President/CEO
• Daniel Walsh – TRAC Intermodal, President/CEO
• Mike O’Malley – DCLI, SVP – Government & Public Relations, Human Resources

Commission Meeting

January 27, 2022 |

TIME AND DATE: January 27, 2022; 10:00 a.m.

PLACE:This meeting will be held by video-conference only.

STATUS: Part of the meeting will be open to the public and available to view streamed live.  The rest of the meeting will be closed to the public.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED:
Open Session

1. Commissioner Bentzel, Maritime Transportation Data Initiative
2. Staff Update on Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Audit Program
3. Area Representative Regional Activity Updates

Closed Session

1. Staff Update on Vessel-Operating Common Carrier Audit Program
2. Area Representative Regional Activity Updates
3. Staff Briefing on Detention and Demurrage Billing
4. Investigation into Conditions Created by Canadian Ballast Water Regulations in the U.S./Canada Great Lakes Trade

Data Initiative – Federal Agencies

February 8, 2022 |

Scheduled Participants:

• Matthew Chambers, Senior Transportation Specialist, Bureau of Transportation Statistics, U.S. Department of Transportation
• James Swanson, Director, Cargo Security and Controls, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• April Taylor, Economist, Transportation Services Division, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Olivia Volkoff, Policy Advisor, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Commerce

Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages FedEx, UPS, and Amazon

February 22, 2022 |

Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel is leading this initiative at the direction of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei.

Scheduled Participants:

• Cynthia Allen—Vice President Regulatory Affairs & Compliance, FedEx Logistics
• Steve McMichael—Vice President, UPS Ocean
• Adnan Quadri—Director, Global Imports-Network Planning and Infrastructure, Amazon

Commissioner Sola Participating in Trade Summit of the Americas 2022

February 24, 2022 | Miami, FL

Commissioner Louis E. Sola will participate in the Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association “Trade Summit of the Americas 2022” where he will discuss the topic of “More than a Band-Aid: Solving Congestion for the Long Term.”  The event is being held at PortMiami and Commissioner Sola is scheduled to begin his remarks at 8:15 AM (Eastern).  The event is open to the public, but there is a charge to attend.

Chairman Maffei Speaking at TPM22

February 28, 2022 | Long Beach, CA

Chairman Dan Maffei will address the attendees of TPM 22 during a session entitled “The Regulatory View of Container Shipping”.  His remarks are scheduled to begin at 2:50 PM (Pacific).  Attendance is limited to those registered for TPM22.

Chairman Maffei Speaking to Southern California Propeller Club

March 2, 2022 | Long Beach, CA

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will make remarks to the Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach as part of an upcoming trip to Southern California. The event is being held at the Shoreline Yacht Club from 5:00-6:30 PM (Pacific). Attendance is open to the public, but registration is required and there is a fee to attend.

Chairman Maffei Speaking at Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance Conference

March 4, 2022 | Milwaukee, WI

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will provide the keynote address at the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance’s “Transportation Go!” conference taking place at the Milwaukee Hyatt Regency on March 3-4, 2022.

Commissioner Sola Speaking at MSC Cruise Terminal Groundbreaking

March 10, 2022 | Miami, FL

Commissioner Louis E. Sola will provide remarks at the MSC PortMiami Cruise Terminal Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Commissioner Sola Attending the Carnival Cruise Line 50th Anniversary Celebration

March 11, 2022 | Miami, FL

Commissioner Louis E. Sola will provide remarks at event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Carnival Cruise Lines being held at PortMiami.

Commissioner Sola Speaking at Port Canaveral Groundbreaking Event

March 24, 2022 | Port Canaveral, FL

Commissioner Louis E. Sola will provide comments at a groundbreaking ceremony for the North Cargo Berth 3 facility being built at Port Canaveral.

Chairman Maffei Speaking to American Association of Port Authorities

March 30, 2022 | Washington, DC

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will address the AAPA 2022 Legislative Summit being held at the Washington Marriott at Metro Center from 2:15-3:00 pm (Eastern). The event is open to non-members, but there is a fee to attend. More information about the event, including the agenda and instructions on how to register, can be found on the AAPA website.

Commissioner Sola to Speak at Seatrade

April 26, 2022 | Miami Beach, FL

Commissioner Louis E. Sola will participate on a panel entitled “A Year for Optimism—Government and Industry Health and Safety Partnerships are Cruising to Recovery in 2022!” during the Seatrade Cruise Global event taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center April 25-28, 2022. Commissioner Sola’s panel is scheduled for April 26, 2022 from 1:00 PM-1:45 PM (Eastern).

Chairman Maffei to Address NCBFAA Annual Conference

May 3, 2022 | Tucson, AZ

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will participate in a panel discussion addressing the topic “Stemming the Tide on Port Congestion” being held as part of the 49th National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) Annual Conference. The panel is scheduled to take place from 8:45am-10:00am (Mountain) on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He will deliver the keynote address on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 from 8:00am-8:45 am (Mountain). The conference, which runs from May 1-4, 2022, is open to the public, but there is a fee to attend. Information regarding schedule, costs, and instructions on registration are available on the NCBFAA website.

Commissioner Sola to Deliver Commencement Speech to Parkland College Graduating Class

May 12, 2022 | Urbana, IL

Commissioner Louis E. Sola will deliver the commencement address to the 2022 Parkland College graduating class and where he will be recognized as a distinguished alumni. The ceremony will take place at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at Illinois. Please note, this is not a part of the Parkland College campus.

Commissioner Bentzel Panelist at Conference of U.S. & Canadian Transportation Lawyers

May 14, 2022 | Williamsburg, VA

Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel will participate on a panel discussing “Colonial Times to the Present: Protecting America’s Supply Chain” at the 2022 TLA Annual Conference and Canadian Transport Lawyers Association Midyear Meeting. The panel is scheduled to take place from 11:45AM to 12:45PM (Eastern) on Saturday May 14, 20222. There is a fee to attend the conference, which runs from May 11-14, 2022. The event is open to non-members.

Maffei to Address Waterfront Employers

May 19, 2022 | Washington, DC

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will provide the keynote address at the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE) “NAWE on the Hill” event being held at the Mayflower Hotel. The agenda, costs to attend, and instructions for registration can be found on the NAWE website.

Commissioner Dye Speaks at Georgetown Law’s International Trade Update

May 25, 2022 | Washington, DC

Commissioner Rebecca Dye is appearing at the Georgetown Law 43rd International Trade Update, speaking on a panel examining “The Future of Global Supply Chains”. which takes place from 10:20 am to 11:20 am. More information on the program, including other speakers and costs to attend, can be found on the Georgetown Law Executive & Continuing Legal Education website.

Chairman Maffei Speaking at NITL Transportation Summit

May 26, 2022 | Virtual

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will speak to the National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) at their annual Transportation Summit, which runs from May 24-26, 2022. The Chairman is scheduled to deliver his remarks at 11:00 am (Eastern) on Thursday May 26. The event is open to the public, information regarding costs and how to register can be found on the NITL website.

Chairman Maffei to Deliver Keynote at AgTC Annual Meeting

June 15, 2022 | Tacoma, WA

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will deliver keynote remarks to the Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) at its 34th Annual Meeting being held at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. The Chairman will deliver his remarks during the lunch session and they scheduled to begin at approximately 12:45 pm (Pacific). The event is open to non-members and there is a fee to attend. More information on the event, including agenda and registration fees can be found on the AgTC website.

Commissioner Vekich to Speak at National Maritime Safety Association Event

June 23, 2022 | Coral Gables, FL

Commissioner Max Vekich will be the keynote speaker at the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA) Annual Meeting. Commissioner Vekich will speak at the Dinner Session which is scheduled from 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern) on Thursday, June 23, 2024. The event takes place June 22-24, 2022, and is open to non-members, but there is a fee to attend. Information on registration, the agenda, and costs can be found on the NMSA website.

Commissioner Bentzel to Discuss OSRA & Supply Chain

July 26, 2022 | Virtual

Commissioner Carl Bentzel will participate on a panel examining “How the Ocean Shipping Reform Act Will Affect the Global Supply Chain”. The event begins at 11:00 AM (Eastern) and instructions on how to register to attend are available on the event organizer’s website.

Commissioner Bentzel Speaking at MABA Luncheon

July 28, 2022 | Washington, DC

Commissioner Carl Bentzel will be the featured speaker at a meeting of the Maritime Administrative Bar Association. The event will begin at 4:00 PM (Eastern) at the Washington offices of Venable LLP. The event is open to the public, but there is a charge to attend. Please address any questions to Events@Venable.com.

Chairman Maffei to Discuss Supply Chain Issues at ESOP Association Event

August 15, 2022 | Park City, UT

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will talk about supply chain and congestion issues during a session of the ESOP Association CEO Summit exploring the “Global Supply Chain—US Ports, Shipping, and the Pipeline Driving the Economy”.   Information regarding the event can be found on the ESOP website.

Chairman Maffei & Commissioner Dye Speaking at NY/NJ Port Event

September 12, 2022 | Jersey City, New Jersey

Chairman Daniel Maffei and Commissioner Rebecca Dye will be speakers at the 20th Annual Port of New York-New Jersey Port Industry Day, being held at the Liberty House, located on the grounds of Liberty State Park. For information on tickets and registration, please contact the event organizers at PortIndustryDay@Yahoo.com

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermodal EXPO

September 12, 2022 |

Commissioner Bentzel will be attending the Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermodal EXPO. The Commissioner will address an educational joint session three standing committees; the Intermodal Operations Committee, the Maintenance & Repair Committee, and the Intermodal Safety Committee. He will be presenting preliminary Maritime Transportation Data initiative (MTDI) recommendations.

The Intermodal EXPO brings together roughly 1,500 thought leaders from across the entire intermodal/containerized freight landscape. The event is committed to providing valuable engagement opportunities and educational resources that are data-driven, actionable, and inspiring. IANA features a balanced mix of education, exhibition, networking, and organizational committee and board activities.

Chairman Maffei to Speak at NCBFAA Conference

September 19, 2022 | Washington, DC

Chairman Daniel Maffei will address the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America’s (NCBFAA) 2022 NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference, where he will speak on “Examining OSRA 22: Implementation, Observations and Guidance”. The Chairman’s remarks are scheduled to be delivered during the 1:30-2:30 pm (Eastern) session. The event is taking place at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill and is open to non-members of NCBFAA. The program and costs to attend the event can be found on the NCBFAA website.

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) Northeast Region Meeting- Princeton New Jersey

September 20, 2022 |

Commissioner Bentzel will be addressing NACD members on the Current state of the supply chain/ocean shipping landscape as well as briefing members on preliminary MTDI recommendations.

Chamber of Commerce – Washington DC

September 21, 2022 |

Commissioner Bentzel will be addressing the Chambers Transportation Infrastructure Logistics Committee (TILC) about OSRA implementation, the FMCs recent fact finding efforts, and the Commissioner’s preliminary MTDI recommendations. The TILC comprises of Chamber members acutely focused on transportation, logistics, and infrastructure issues.

Chairman Maffei Speaking at JOC Inland Distribution Conference

September 27, 2022 | Chicago, Illinois

Chairman Daniel Maffei will address attendees of the JOC Inland Distribution Conference during a session entitled “The Regulatory View of North American Landside Issues”. His remarks are scheduled to begin at 11:15 am (Central).  Attendance is limited to those registered for the JOC Inland Distribution Conference.

US Pea & Lentil Trade Association Annual Meeting

September 29, 2022 |

Commissioner Bentzel will speak at US Pea & Lentil Trade Association Annual Meeting (virtually) on the export provisions included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 (OSRA22), the FMC implementation of OSHRA 22 and the development of the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) Recommendations.

Chairman Maffei Attending Atlantic Future Forum

September 29, 2022 | New York, NY

Chairman Daniel B. Maffei will attend the Atlantic Future Forum aboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth. The event brings together leaders from government, academia, and industry for discussions related to key issues in the US-UK relationship. The event is by invitation only.