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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 Sola Discusses Alternative Marine Fuels During Panama Conference
Commissioner Louis E. Sola delivered a speech at Maritime Week Americas addressing “Alternative Marine Fuels: Regulation, Cooperation, and Funding”. The Commissioner highlighted the need for non-traditional fuels, such as liquified natural gas and biofuels, to…
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Trade, Shipping and FMC Topics of CTA’s “Conversation With a Commissioner” Event
The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) welcomed Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei to their Washington, DC Innovation House on May 29, 2024, for a “Conversation With a Commissioner” event to discuss trade and supply…
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Chairman Maffei Visits PNW for Meetings with Ag Exporters and Key Supply Chain Executives
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei traveled to Tacoma, Washington in May to hold meetings with a leading Member of the U.S. House of Representatives and senior executives from the port and transportation sectors, as…
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Chairman Maffei Meets with Forwarders and Port Officials in Florida
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel Maffei met with key maritime industry stakeholders in April, delivering the keynote address to members of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America, Inc. (NCBFAA) at the organization’s…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on the Northwest Seaport Alliance Peak Planning Session participation and Expeditors Keynote speech
Last month, I participated in two important events in the Pacific Northwest, one hosted by the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) and the other by Expeditors. I am grateful to the Northwest Seaport Alliance for inviting…
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Statement of Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel on his participation in the Crossroads of the World International Summit
Last month, I participated in the inaugural Crossroads of the World – International Trade Summit, held in Salt Lake City, Utah. I would like to thank the Utah Chamber of Commerce for inviting me to…
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Letter of Commissioner Sola to Secretary Granholm
Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote Secretary Granholm on April 26, 2024, regarding the Maritime Decarbonization Plan. Text of the letter: Dear Secretary Granholm: Thank you for your leadership and partnership in developing a…
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Letter of Commissioner Sola to Secretary Blinken
Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote Secretary Blinken on April 15, 2024, regarding the Panama Canal’s capacity. Text of the letter: Dear Secretary Blinken, Thank you for diligently monitoring pressing maritime sector issues in the…
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Chairman Maffei Explores Supply Chain Impacts from Bridge Collapse & Port Closure
Posted April 25, 2024 Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Max Vekich travelled to Baltimore on April 17, 2024, to learn more about how the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and…
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