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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola: Speech at AAPA Legislative Summit to Highlight FMC Agenda & Priorities
I am looking forward to addressing the 2025 American Association of Port Authorities Legislative Summit later this month and highlighting issues of interest and concern. Seaports are vital economic engines providing benefits to Americans well…
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola: Chinese Maritime Influence and Iran’s Shadow Fleet Threaten Global Trade Stability
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regularly participates in the Global Maritime Regulatory Summit with counterparts from the European Union and the People’s Republic of China to discuss competition issues related to the shipping industry. Over…
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Statement of Chairman Louis E. Sola on Using a U.S. Sovereign Wealth Fund to Protect the Panama Canal
The increased presence and influence of the People’s Republic of China in Panama, particularly in and around the Canal, is troubling and must be addressed. Just as President Theodore Roosevelt used public funds to invest…
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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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