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Statement of Commissioners Carl W. Bentzel and Max M. Vekich on the Gemini Cooperation Agreement
The Gemini Cooperation Agreement went into effect on September 9, 2024, by operation of law. The Gemini Agreement is a vessel sharing agreement between two of the largest ocean carriers, Maersk and Hapag Lloyd. During…
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Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Gemini Cooperation Agreement Taking Effect
The Gemini Cooperation Agreement will take effect today by the operation of law. Nonetheless, I have questions and concerns about whether the Gemini Cooperation Agreement filed with the FMC has, or will, result in anti-competitive consequences that…
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Commissioner Louis E. Sola Visits Panama City, Panama to Examine Canal Drought Conditions
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Commissioner Louis E. Sola has returned from a week-long visit to Panama with Chairman Daniel B. Maffei, where they learned how ongoing drought conditions impact the Panama Canal. The visit emphasized…
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FMC Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Sola Examining Impacts from Reduced Capacity of Panama Canal
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola are co-leading an FMC delegation to Panama this week examining the consequences of an extended drought on Panama Canal operations and how those…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the The Refusal to Deal Final Rule
The Federal Maritime Commission’s final rule concerning “Definition of Unreasonable Refusal to Deal or Negotiate with Respect to Vessel Space Accommodations” is an important step in providing clarity and a brighter line on common carriage…
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Commissioner Sola Honored by Miami-Dade County
Commissioner Louis E. Sola was honored by Miami-Dade County Board of Commissioners in recognition of his lifelong commitment to public service, his strong leadership in promoting policies benefitting a vibrant maritime economy, and his commitment…
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Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Reopening of the Baltimore Harbor Channel
I commend the Francis Scott Key Bridge Response Unified Command team and all those involved in the tireless efforts to fully reopen the Fort McHenry Federal Channel in the Port of Baltimore. The progress made…
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Commissioner Sola Discusses Alternative Marine Fuels During Panama Conference
Commissioner Louis E. Sola delivered a speech at Maritime Week Americas addressing “Alternative Marine Fuels: Regulation, Cooperation, and Funding”. The Commissioner highlighted the need for non-traditional fuels, such as liquified natural gas and biofuels, to…
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Trade, Shipping and FMC Topics of CTA’s “Conversation With a Commissioner” Event
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomed Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei to their Washington, DC Innovation House on May 29, 2024, for a “Conversation With a Commissioner” event to discuss trade and supply…
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Chairman Maffei Visits PNW for Meetings with Ag Exporters and Key Supply Chain Executives
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei traveled to Tacoma, Washington in May to hold meetings with a leading Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and senior executives from the port and transportation sectors, as…
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