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Archive for 2019
Commissioner Dye Addresses RILA Transportation Executives
On Thursday, August 22nd, Commissioner Rebecca Dye addressed a meeting of the Retail Industry Leaders Association’s transportation and infrastructure committee. In the discussion, she covered a variety of issues with a focus on implementation of the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 low sulfur fuel requirement, and the FMC’s Fact-Finding Investigation No…. Read More »
Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei voted against allowing the Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement to take effect, arguing that the potential negative effects provided sufficient reason for the Commission to intervene. Given that the agreement will take effect despite his vote, he applauds the Commission’s unanimous decision to conduct… Read More »
Commission Expresses Concerns about Puerto Rico Terminal Facilities Agreement
An agreement filed at the Federal Maritime Commission allowing a joint venture between two adjacent terminals at the Port of San Juan, Puerto Rico, will go into effect on August 29. However, concerns about the agreement and its impact on the marketplace will lead the FMC to adopt a more… Read More »
July 2019 Activity Report
STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Fourth Global Regulatory Summit Held at FMC Senior government officials from the European Union (EU), the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the United States met Wednesday at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to participate in the Fourth Global Regulatory Summit. Commissioner Sola… Read More »
Fourth Global Regulatory Summit Held at FMC
Senior government officials from the European Union (EU), the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and the United States met Wednesday at the Washington, D.C. headquarters of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) to participate in the Fourth Global Regulatory Summit. Attendees represent the competition authorities responsible for regulating international liner shipping in… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Represents the Federal Maritime Commission at the U.S. – Korea Bilateral Maritime Meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea
On July 10 – 12, 2019, Commissioner Louis E. Sola represented the Federal Maritime Commission at the U.S. – Republic of Korea Bilateral Maritime Meetings in Busan, Korea. The U.S. delegation was led by Rear Admiral Mark H. Buzby, Maritime Administrator, U.S. Department of Transportation, and there were also representatives… Read More »
Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – July 17, 2019
Statutory Authority: 46 U.S.C. Sec. 303 The meeting convened at 10:33 a.m. and recessed at 11:30 a.m. All individuals present at the meeting were Commissioners or Commission employees: Chairman Michael A. Khouri, Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, Commissioner Louis E. Sola, Commissioner Daniel J. Maffei, John Moran, Cory Cinque, Katharine Primosch,… Read More »
Notice to Passengers: Voyages from the U.S. to Cuba
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is aware that passenger cruise lines that called Cuba have amended itineraries to comply with amendments made to the Cuban Assets Control Regulations announced in the Federal Register on June 5, 2019. Passengers with questions related to a voyage they have booked should contact their travel… Read More »
FMC Commissioner Rebecca Dye Remarks at the NCBFAA Conference
Good morning! It is so good to see you again—colleagues and old friends. Thank you for inviting me. One of my favorite business authors is Jim C. Collins, who discusses the importance of getting the right people on the bus. Today, you’ll hear from some of the best people on… Read More »
Meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission – June 6, 2019
Statutory Authority: 46 U.S.C. Sec. 303 The meeting convened at 1:04 p.m. and recessed at 1:52 p.m. All individuals present at the meeting were Commissioners or Commission employees: Chairman Michael A. Khouri, Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye, Commissioner Louis E. Sola, Commissioner Daniel J. Maffei, John Moran, Robert Blair, Cory Cinque,… Read More »