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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 Maritime Decarbonization Plan. The maritime transportation industry is working to decarbonize its operations by 2050…. Read More »
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 Red Sea. I am writing to you today express my concerns on matters… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Meets with Bahamian Ambassador to Address Opportunities for Maritime Cooperation
Commissioner Louis E. Sola met with Wendall K. Jones, Ambassador of the Bahamas to the United States, to discuss critical maritime issues. Their meeting, held in Washington, D.C. earlier in April, provided the opportunity to discuss maritime issues of common interest to the Bahamas and the United States. Specifically, Commissioner… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Participates on Shore Power Panel at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024
Commissioner Louis E. Sola participated on the Power Up Your Shore Power Plan panel at Seatrade Cruise Global where he discussed the need for shore power support across the maritime industry. Specifically, he highlighted the differences between Port of Mobile and PortMiami to demonstrate the challenges of shore power infrastructure…. Read More »
Commissioner Sola Discusses LNG at AAPA Legislative Summit
Commissioner Louis E. Sola participated on a Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) Exports panel at the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) Legislative Summit held in Washington, D.C. from March 18-21, 2024. Commissioner Sola highlighted the importance of LNG in reducing carbon emissions, stating, “LNG can reduce carbon emissions by 20-30%… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Meets with Mayor Sandy Stimpson in Mobile, Alabama
Commissioner Louis E. Sola visited Mobile, Alabama, in late January where he met with Mayor Sandy Stimpson to discuss the port’s growth in Mobile. The Port of Mobile has a significant positive impact on the local community, as it serves as a catalyst for economic growth, employment opportunities, and the… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Attends Cruise Forward Summit to Talk About Zero Emission Efforts in the Maritime Industry
Commissioner Louis E. Sola participated on a panel at the Cruise Forward Summit that addressed “Pathways to Net Zero Emissions by 2050” for maritime transport. The Cruise Lines International Association organized the summit held in Miami, FL from November 29, 2023 through December 1, 2023. Commissioner Sola highlighted regulatory issues… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Speaks at LNG Bunkering Summit
Commissioner Louis Sola spoke at the LNG Bunkering Summit 2023 North America, participating on a panel that explored the policy and operational issues related to Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) bunkering. The event was held in Miami, FL, on November 14-16, 2023, and focused on supply chain sustainability, LNG bunkering, and… Read More »
Commissioner Sola Attends Event Welcoming Explora 1 to PortMiami
Commissioner Louis E. Sola attended an event held at PortMiami on November 3, 2023, that celebrated the maiden call of the cruise ship Explora 1. During the event, Commissioner Sola met with Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and the two discussed developments at PortMiami, trends in the maritime industry,… Read More »
Letter of Commissioner Sola to President Joe Biden
Federal Maritime Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote the President on November 7, 2023 regarding policies to incentivize decarbonization. Text of the letter: Dear Mr. President: The maritime industry is challenged by the lack of policies incentivizing decarbonization. The “Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Technical Guide” outlines the Maritime Administration’s efforts… Read More »