Archive for the ‘Former Commissioners’ Category

Former Chairman Michael A. Khouri Awarded FMC Gold Medal

The Federal Maritime Commission recognized the leadership and contributions of former Chairman and Commissioner Michael A. Khouri by awarding him a Gold Medal and Citation at its May 2022 Commission meeting. During his tenure on the Commission, Mr. Khouri had a meaningful impact in many ways, including leading Fact Finding… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Khouri on NCBFAA Recognition

On May 25, 2021, Commissioner Khouri was presented with a plaque of appreciation by a representative of the National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA) in a private ceremony. The commendation recognized Commissioner Khouri for “… his dedication to excellence and exemplary service as Chairman of the Federal… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Michael A. Khouri at the NCBFAA’s Annual Conference

Good morning. Thank you for the invitation to join you today. I always find it helpful to share what we are doing at the FMC with NCBFAA’s membership, and more importantly – to hear directly from you about your interests, concerns, and priorities. As always, my remarks reflect my individual… Read More »

Remarks of Commissioner Michael A. Khouri at the Propeller Club of the United States Port, Los Angeles & Long Beach

Introduction I am pleased to be with you today and I want to thank the Propeller Club of the United States Port of Los Angeles & Long Beach for the invitation to speak. My remarks reflect my individual views and thoughts. They are not offered as the official positions of… Read More »

Statement of Chairman Michael A. Khouri: Letter to the Editor, Lloyd’s List

Chairman Michael A. Khouri released the below Letter to the Editor (paywall), submitted to Lloyd’s List earlier this month. In his correspondence, Chairman Khouri answers an Opinion piece suggesting that regulatory agencies are an impediment to addressing the issue of misdeclared hazardous cargoes. The Chairman stated the shared concern the Federal… Read More »

FMC Chairman Addresses Export Container Availability

Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Michael A. Khouri told an international audience that he takes seriously reports that ocean carriers are not supplying containers to U.S. agricultural exporters at inland locations and the Commission is examining all potential actions it can take in response as a regulatory agency. Chairman Khouri made… Read More »

Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Remarks for the Global Maritime Conference

I am pleased to be with you today. My thanks to the Global Maritime Conference for the invitation. Today’s remarks reflect my own views. They are not offered as the official positions of the United States or the Federal Maritime Commission. Briefly, for those not familiar with the FMC, it… Read More »

Federal Maritime Commission Increases Global Alliances’ Information Monitoring Report Requirements

Pursuant to direction from FMC Chairman Michael Khouri, the Commission has issued letters to the three global carrier alliances (2M, THE, and OCEAN) requiring that certain carrier-specific trade data currently filed with the Commission quarterly, must now be submitted on a monthly basis. The Commission’s Bureau of Trade Analysis (BTA)… Read More »

Chairman Michael A. Khouri Statement RE: Fact Finding 29 Supplemental Order

FMC Chairman Michael A. Khouri made the following comments concerning the expanded investigation scope and authority of Fact Finding 29 initiated in March 2020: As referenced in this Supplemental Order, the primary purpose of the initial Fact Finding 29 was to identify commercial and operational solutions to cargo delivery system… Read More »

Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Remarks for the 2020 NITL Webinar Series

Good morning. Thank you, Jennifer for that introduction and for the invitation to join you today. I find it helpful to share current FMC activities with maritime stakeholders like the many members of NITLeague. More important to me is to hear directly from you about your concerns, priorities, and interests…. Read More »