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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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Report of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel
Cargo Theft: Evaluation of the Challenge of Combatting Cargo Theft with Recommendations on How to Reduce the Impact of Cargo Theft Carl W. Bentzel is a Commissioner with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. The thoughts…
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FMC Commissioner Louis E. Sola Declares the War on Fossil Fuels is Over
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…
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Letter of Commissioner Sola to President-elect Donald J. Trump
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…
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