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Archive for 2017
Remarks of Commissioner Rebecca Dye AAPA Annual Convention
Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here at AAPA’s annual convention today. FMC Focused on Ports As my good friend, former colleague, and Port of Long Beach Executive Director, Mario Cordero, will attest, American seaports have become increasingly central to the work we do at the Federal Maritime Commission…. Read More »
Commission Meets to Hear Briefings on Supply Chain Teams, Shipping Forum, Procedural Changes and Discuss Petition
Contact: John K. DeCrosta (202) 523-5911 The Federal Maritime Commission met this morning where it received briefings in open session on changes to the agreement review process, progress with the Supply Chain Innovation Teams, and the recently concluded London International Shipping Week, and in closed session, it received a briefing… Read More »
Statement from Commissioner Maffei commending the Commission’s vote to hold public hearings on Petition P4-16
As the Commission moves forward with its consideration of Petition P4-16, Petition of the Coalition for Fair Port Practices for Rulemaking, I would like to commend Commission staff for all of their hard work up to this point. I would also like to express my appreciation and full support for… Read More »
THE Alliance Authorized to Establish Contingency Fund
NR 17-17 Contact: John K. DeCrosta (202) 523-5911 The Federal Maritime Commission voted today to allow an amendment to THE Alliance Agreement to go into effect that permits establishing a contingency fund that can be used to help member carriers manage through, and recover from, the insolvency or financial distress… Read More »
Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Bankruptcy Amendment to THE Alliance
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei released the following statement regarding the Federal Maritime Commission’s (FMC) vote to approve the bankruptcy amendment to THE Alliance, FMC Agreement No. 012439. “The Hanjin bankruptcy was a wake-up call to many in the maritime industry. In the bankruptcy’s aftermath, one of the biggest challenges facing… Read More »
THE Alliance establishes $50 million insolvency contingency fund
On September 13, 2017, I voted to expedite the Commission’s decision and support THE Alliance’s amendment authorizing creation of a contingency trust fund designed to protect customers’ cargo and the ocean transportation chain should one of THE Alliance’s carriers experience financial distress or an insolvency event. I support the goal… Read More »
Commissioner Maffei visits Ports and industry representatives while in Seattle/Tacoma
From September 13-15 Commissioner Maffei traveled to Seattle and Tacoma, where he toured both the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma and met with a variety of industry stakeholders. During his visit the Commissioner focused his discussions on the impact the Northwest Seaport Alliance, the joint operation of the ports of… Read More »
Commission Meeting Scheduled for September 20, 2017
Sunshine Act Meeting Time and Date: September 20, 2017; 10:00 AM Place: 800 N. Capitol Street, NW First Floor Hearing Rooma Washington, DC Status: The first portion of the meeting will be held in Open Session & will be streamed live at http://fmc.capitolconnection.org/; the second portion will be held in… Read More »
Remarks of Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri at London International Shipping Week
Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here in London for International Shipping Week. Our exchange this morning during the US-UK bilateral meeting was productive, informative, and a welcome opportunity to share views with an old and highly valued U.S. ally and trading partner. I offer my personal thanks to… Read More »
Acting Chairman Khouri in London for US-UK Maritime Consultations
Contact: John K. DeCrosta (202) 523-5911 Acting Chairman Michael Khouri of the Federal Maritime Commission is in London this week where he is representing the United States government at bilateral maritime consultations with the United Kingdom. Also while in the United Kingdom, Acting Chairman Khouri is holding a number of… Read More »