Archive for the ‘Speeches’ Category

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 »

Chairman Michael A. Khouri’s Speech for the 2020 NCBFAA Government Affairs and Annual Conference

Good morning. Thank you, Ed, for the introduction, and thanks for the invitation to join you today. I find it helpful to share what we are doing at the Federal Maritime Commission with NCBFAA’s membership, and more important – to hear directly from you about your interests, concerns, and priorities…. Read More »

Opening Remarks of Commissioner Sola, September, Meeting with Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf

Good morning, I am Commissioner Louis Sola. Secretary Wolf – Congratulations on your recent, and well-deserved nomination and thank you for being with us today, it’s a pleasure. As you know, the Federal Maritime Commission and Department of Homeland Security work together daily around the country as partner government agencies… Read More »

Remarks by Commissioner Louis E. Sola National Industrial Transportation League San Antonio, TX

Thank you very much. It is my honor to be here today with all of you. In my time at the FMC, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of our stakeholders and have visited many ports on the gulf coast, east coast and the great lakes; but… Read More »

Remarks by Commissioner Louis E. Sola, Federal Maritime Commission, at the Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Thank you very much. It is my honor to be here today with all of you. In my time at the FMC, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of our stakeholders and visit several different ports; but coming home to Florida is always a special treat. It… Read More »

Prepared Remarks of Michael A. Khouri, Chairman, U.S. Federal Maritime Commission London International Shipping Week 2019 Government Stakeholder Workshop – The Future of International Maritime Trade Policy September 10, 2019

Good afternoon. Thank you for the invitation to speak today about recent issues and activities of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. Role of the FMC Because the ocean transportation industry plays such an essential role in America’s economy, the United States Congress assigned the economic and commercial regulation of U.S…. Read More »

Commissioner Rebecca Dye’s Malcom McLean Award Acceptance Remarks

Thank you very much! To receive this award is a great honor. Thank you. Eighty-five years ago, in North Carolina, a young man, only three years out of high school, took the $120 he’d saved in that time and bought a second-hand truck. That purchase began a career that changed… 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 »

Remarks by Commissioner Louis E. Sola, Federal Maritime Commission International Trade Day World Trade Center Miami

Thank you very much. It is my honor to be here today with all of you. In my short time at the FMC, I have had the opportunity to meet with many of our stakeholders and visit several different ports; but coming home to Miami is a special treat. Estoy… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Rebecca Dye Before the Surface Transportation Board Oversight Hearing on Demurrage and Accessorial Charges

Good morning, Chairman Begeman, Vice Chairman Fuchs, and Member Oberman. Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the recommendations of the Memphis Supply Chain Innovation Team. The Federal Maritime Commission recently has employed a new approach, Innovation Teams, to develop commercial solutions to freight delivery… Read More »