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Statement of Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security
Thank you, Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and members of the Committee for inviting me to participate. The Panama Canal is crucial to ensuring an efficient and reliable ocean transportation system, particularly for the United…
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security
Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and distinguished members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to address the vital role the Panama Canal plays in U.S. trade and the…
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Statement of Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Congratulating Chairman Louis Sola and Thanking FMC Colleagues and Staff
On Monday, January 20, 2025, President Trump appointed Commissioner Louis Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. I want to extend my sincerest congratulations to Chairman Sola as he takes over the…
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Statement of Commissioner Louis E. Sola on the Investigation Concerning Spanish Ports
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…
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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 by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the release of the Final Recommendations calling for the establishment of a Maritime Transportation Data System (MTDS)
This report is a culmination of over three years of work evaluating the system of data communication within the industry involved in international liner shipping. It has been a labor of love, source of frustration,…
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Statement by Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Leaving the FMC
As many of you know, I recently accepted the position of President of the National Association of Waterfront Employers (NAWE), and Executive Director of the National Maritime Safety Association (NMSA). I am grateful to have…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on Urging Greater Collaboration Between the FMC and University Supply Chain Programs to Create Better Workforce and Policy Opportunities
Today, I wrote to deans and directors of supply chain programs across the United States drawing their attention to opportunities that exist at the Federal Maritime Commission for their students. Better collaboration with university supply…
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Letter of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel to University Supply Chain Curriculum Leaders
Federal Maritime Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel wrote university supply chain curriculum leaders on December 12, 2024, highlighting opportunities that exist at the Commission for students and graduates. Text of the letters: Dear University Supply Chain…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Release of Report on Cargo Theft
Today, I am issuing Cargo Theft: Evaluation of the Challenge of Combatting Cargo Theft with Recommendations on How to Reduce the Impact of Cargo Theft, my second to last report as a Commissioner of the…
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