Archive for the ‘Bentzel’ Category

Statement of Commissioner Bentzel Summarizing Remarks Delivered to the International Association of Ports and Harbors on the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative and the need for Continuing Engagement on National & Global Data Standards

Commissioner Carl Bentzel addressed the International Association of Ports and Harbors (IAPH) in Vancouver, B.C. at its “World Ports Conference 2022” on May 16, 2022, where he spoke about the Maritime Transportation Data Initiative (MTDI) he has led since last December. The remarks were delivered at the “Resilience of Ports… Read More »

Statement by Carl W. Bentzel Before the Surface Transportation Board on Urgent Issues in Freight Rail Services

FMC Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel testified before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board at its April 26, 2022, hearing “Urgent Issues in Freight Rail Service” where he cited the critical need for expanding intermodal rail services to keep pace with the surging maritime container volumes. “Unfortunately, the railroads have not been… Read More »

Statement by Commissioners Sola and Bentzel on Demurrage and Detention Relief by Ocean Carriers and Marine Terminal Operators due to the Expeditors Cybersecurity Incident

We understand that the supply chain is competitive, interdependent, and complex. In our everchanging world, the shipping industry is constantly working through major operational and cargo volume challenges to make itself more efficient all the while maintaining the integrity, security, and fluidity of the supply chain. On February 20, 2022,… Read More »

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel On the release of the Assessment of the People’s Republic of China’s Control of Container and Intermodal Chassis Manufacturing

Today, FMC Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel released his Assessment of the People’s Republic of China’s Control of Container and Intermodal Chassis Manufacturing. The report was a year in the making and synthesizes interviews, research, and market observation. “This report is important in what it represents—that as a country our maritime… Read More »

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on Common Carriage Requirements for U.S. Exports

I remain troubled about the expanding imbalance of cargoes imported into the United States versus those exported. On December 16, 2020, then Commissioner and now Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and I sent a letter to the President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Shipping Council expressing the necessity for… Read More »

Statement by Commissioner Bentzel on the WCMTOA Agreement

Commission staff briefed us on issues surrounding the West Coast Marine Terminal Operating Agreement (WCMTOA). The agreement launched in 2003 to maximize utilization of marine terminal resources in the Los Angeles and Long Beach port complex at night to help reduce congestion and mitigate environmental impacts. The agreement allows MTOs… Read More »

Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Large Aggregators

The next meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative will be held on: Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM (Eastern Time) The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting. Commissioner Carl W. Bentzel is… Read More »

Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Engages FedEx, UPS, and Amazon

The next meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative will be held on: Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM (Eastern Time) The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting. Commissioner Carl W…. Read More »

Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Railroad Industry

The next meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative will be held on: Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM (Eastern Time) The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting. Commissioner Carl W…. Read More »

Next Meeting of FMC Data Initiative Focuses on Chassis Provider

The next meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission Maritime Transportation Data Initiative will be held on: Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 Time: 3:00-4:00 PM (Eastern Time) The meeting is open to the public and can be viewed online via a link provided here prior to the meeting. Commissioner Carl W…. Read More »