Reports that the Government of Spain has denied access to certain U.S.-flagged vessels raise serious concerns. Section 19 of the Merchant Marine Act, 1920, 46 U.S.C. § 42101, authorizes the Commission to identify and offset…

Commissioner Louis E. Sola, speaking at the LNG Bunkering Summit 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, outlined a bold agenda for U.S. energy and trade policies under the incoming Trump administration. His declaration that the “war…

Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote the President-elect on November 26, 2024, recommending that Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye be designated Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Dear President-elect Trump, I hope this letter finds…

Commissioner Louis E. Sola travelled to Central Florida earlier this week to understand more about Port Canaveral and how the facility serves not just passenger and cargo vessels, but the role it is playing in…

As we observe Veterans Day, I am reminded of the legacy of my grandfather, Ernest Albiero, who fought with courage and conviction for our Nation. Drafted at 18 years old, he left behind his family…

Commissioner Louis E. Sola delivered a speech at the Global Commerce Exchange in late October where he addressed the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) regulatory responsibilities, the importance of Latin America trade to the United States,…

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…