Archive for 2017

Commission Publishes Tentative Schedule & Witness List for P4-16 Hearings

The Federal Maritime Commission today published a notice identifying 26 individuals scheduled to testify as witnesses on one of six different panels, at next month’s hearing exploring issues related to detention, demurrage, and per diem charges raised in a petition filed by the Coalition for Fair Port Practices (Petition P4-16)…. Read More »

Commissioner Doyle Leaving FMC to Serve as Executive Director & CEO of Dredging Contractors of America

Commissioner William P. Doyle is departing the Federal Maritime Commission in early January to accept the positions of Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Dredging Contractors of America. Commissioner Doyle’s last day of service will be Tuesday, January 2, 2018. In his new roles, Mr. Doyle will be… Read More »

Commission Approves Final Rule and Receives Briefings

December 14, 2016 The Federal Maritime Commission today held its final meeting of 2016 where Commissioners approved a rule governing presenting evidence to the Commission, were briefed about progress of the Supply Chain Innovation Initiative, and discussed the pending “THE Alliance” agreement. During the open session of the meeting, Commissioner… Read More »

Supply Chain Innovation Teams Report Published

Contact: John K. DeCrosta (202) 523-5911 The American economy relies upon an international supply chain that can be made more efficient and resilient through private sector initiatives such as the creation of a National Seaport Information Portal. This is one of the key recommendations that Commissioner Rebecca Dye highlighted in… Read More »

Statement from Commissioner Maffei on the NYSHEX Agreements

I currently have no specific reason with regard to section 6(g) of the Shipping Act to object to the two NYSHEX agreements entering into force. But since this is unlike any other agreement I have seen, it gives me pause. Under the agreements, several ocean carriers are authorized to (1)… Read More »

Commissioner Maffei speaks at the Conference of the Americas and visits Port Canaveral

From December 4-5 Commissioner Maffei traveled to Orlando, FL to participate in the Second Annual Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Conference of the Americas. The Commissioner joined a panel titled “EU-Americas Transshipment – U.S. at the Crossroads or Just Getting in the Way,” which discussed the benefits and impediments of… Read More »

FMC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

Contact: John K. DeCrosta (202) 523-5911 Today the Federal Maritime Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM). The proposed rule expands flexibility and deregulates NVOCC Service Arrangements (NSAs) and Negotiated Rate Arrangements (NRAs). The deadline for filing comments with the agency is Monday, January 29, 2018. Proposed Changes There… Read More »

Acting Chairman Khouri Delivers Luncheon Keynote at Pacific Admiralty Seminar

Acting Chairman Michael Khouri delivered the luncheon remarks today at the Pacific Admiralty Seminar in San Francisco, where he shared developments related to the work of the Federal Maritime Commission, trends in the shipping industry, and thoughts on potential public policy issues related to the ocean-linked supply chain. The Pacific… Read More »

Remarks of Acting Chairman Khouri at the Pacific Admiralty Seminar

Thank you and first, I offer condolences to all who suffered the losses and tragedies that resulted in the delay of this meeting in October. Thank you for your kind invitation to join you today and share some of my thoughts concerning the Federal Maritime Commission. Last, thanks to all… Read More »

FMC Commissioner William P. Doyle to Exit Commission in January 2018

Contact David Tubman at Today, Commissioner William P. Doyle of the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission issued the following: Last week, I notified The President of the United States Donald J. Trump of my intention to leave the Federal Maritime Commission effective January 3, 2018. It has been an honor and… Read More »