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Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich on the Introduction of the SHIPS for America Act
Troubled waters. Without maritime security and supply chain reliability, troubled waters are guaranteed on a biblical scale. Safe navigation and freedom of the seas are vital for national and global prosperity which contribute to peace.…
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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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Commissioner Vekich Providing Keynote at NAWE Annual Meeting 2024
November 14, 2024 | San Juan, Puerto Rico Commissioner Max Vekich will provide the luncheon keynote address at the National Association of Waterfront Employers’ (NAWE) Annual Meeting. Full details about the event, including agenda and…
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Commissioner Vekich Speaking at AAPA Annual Convention
October 29, 2024 | Boston, MA Commissioner Max Vekich will be a speaker on the “The Future of Port Digitalization: Next steps in process at US Ports” panel being held as part of the 2024…
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Commissioner Vekich Appearing at New York Maritime Security Conference
October 10, 2024 | New York, NY Commissioner Max Vekich is participating on the “Supply Chain Challenges” panel being held as part of the New York Maritime Security Conference 2024. The conference is hosted by…
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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 Vekich Speaking to Agricultural Exporters Group About Global Transportation Issues
July 11, 2024 | McLean, VA Commissioner Max Vekich will participate on a panel entitled “A Global Look at Transportation Issues”, that is being held as part of the United States Agricultural Export Development Council…
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Commissioner Vekich Speaking at ILWU Convention
June 20, 2024 | Vancouver, Canada Commission Max Vekich will address the audience attending the 39th Convention of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The meeting is closed to the public.
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Commissioner Vekich Addressing Transportation Go!
March 14, 2024 | Toledo, OH Commissioner Max Vekich will participate on a panel discussion entitled “Finding Solutions From Rail to Sea” at the 2024 “Transportation Go” Conference organized by the Specialty Soya and Grains…
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Opening Statement of Commissioner Max Vekich at Informal Hearing of the Federal Maritime Commission Examining Impacts to Shipping Resulting from Current Conditions in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Regions
I would like to commend the carriers for prioritizing mariner safety during this most difficult time. We recognize the difficulties – the stress to the individual mariners, vessel owners and to the supply chain created…
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