Archive for the ‘Statement’ Category

Commissioner Sola Statement on Joint Letter to Address Port Terminal Needs During COVID-19 Crisis

The impact COVID-19 is having on the supply chain once again demonstrates the vital role ocean shipping plays in providing Americans with the goods and commodities they need to conduct their lives and operate their businesses. Keeping seaports and marine terminals operating, and the men and women who work there… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Sola to Accompany Vote on Notation No. 20-20, Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage

As our Nation continues to grapple with COVID 19’s impact on all our lives, we must continue to do everything we can to protect and promote the fairness and efficiency of our maritime industry. As a Commission, it is all that we can do. To date, we have witnessed historical… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Bentzel to Accompany Vote on Notation No. 20-20, Interpretive Rule on Detention and Demurrage

I would like to commend Commissioner Dye, the Office of the General Counsel, and the Commission staff that labored arduously to help produce this interpretive rule. It was truly a massive effort, and all should be congratulated for their efforts in the production of this rule. I believe that the… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Detention and Demurrage Interpretive Rule

I applaud the Commission’s action in developing this rule. The Commission’s unanimous approval of this rule is a huge step forward, and I believe it will motivate parties to act reasonably and facilitate dispute resolution within the industry. Keeping the supply chain operating fairly and efficiently is a matter of… Read More »

Chairman Michael A. Khouri Statement on Demurrage & Detention Interpretive Rule

For many years, American importers and exporters, together with critical transport service providers, such as ocean transportation intermediaries and truck operators, have been frustrated by certain business practices employed by container vessel common carriers and marine terminal operators. Ultimately, an industry coalition filed a petition with the Commission requesting a… Read More »

Chairman Michael Khouri Comments on Fact Finding 29

The global COVID-19 pandemic is having effects throughout our ocean supply chain. I requested Commissioner Rebecca Dye to, once again, stand up the Innovation Teams that were assembled within Fact Finding 28 to identify collaborative solutions to uncertainties and problems in this international supply chain. I am pleased that the… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Coronavirus and the Shipping Industry

I want to applaud Chairman Khouri and my fellow Commissioners for issuing a unanimous statement explaining the Federal Maritime Commission’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and its effects on the shipping industry. As the statement indicates, my colleagues and I have been working during these uncertain times to execute the… Read More »

Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement In Memoriam Rep. Richard L. Hanna

I just wanted to post a few words marking the passing of my dear friend and former colleague in Congress, Richard L. Hanna (R-NY). Richard was humble and kind and dedicated to serving his community and country. A champion of improving America’s transportation system, Richard was frustrated by Congress’ inability… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Sola Regarding the Impacts of the Coronavirus on the Maritime Industry

The coronavirus is having a substantial impact on the maritime industry. But just as we all must work to contain the spread of the virus, we also must work to limit its rippling impact on our supply chains. Blank sailings due to the closure of Chinese factories have resulted in… Read More »

Statement of Commissioner Bentzel on Maritime Shipping and Coronavirus Impacts

Update 3/25/2020: Commissioner Bentzel updated his statement to reflect recent actions. The updates are in bold. The maritime industry has been deeply affected as a result of the upheaval caused by the coronavirus and its impacts to Chinese manufacturing and logistics services. Ocean carriers have been forced to cancel services… Read More »