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Remarks of Daniel B. Maffei Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission To American Association of Port Authorities
The comments I am about to share with you do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of my four fellow independent Commissioners. Nor do they necessarily represent the positions of the Commission as an agency or that of the Biden Administration. California’s busiest port is straining the global supply… Read More »
Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Executive Session and Ocean Shipping Reform Act Hearing”
Testimony of Daniel B. Maffei Chairman Federal Maritime Commission Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Good morning Chair Cantwell, Ranking Member Wicker, and Members of the Committee. I am honored to appear today with my colleague Rebecca Dye to discuss the authorities of the Federal Maritime… Read More »
Statement of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei on Proposed PierPass Change
On January 24, 2022, the West Coast Marine Terminal Operator Agreement (WCMTOA) counsel filed an amendment to the agreement that would make permanent an incentive program for off-peak gate use that was set to expire on January 31. Agreement parties claim that they were asking for this extension at the request of President Biden’s Port Envoy. I fully support the President’s Port Envoy and… Read More »
Letter of Commissioners Daniel Maffei and Louis Sola to President Joe Biden
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei and Commissioner Louis E. Sola wrote the President on October 22, 2021 urging that “A Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic” contain an exemption for unvaccinated seafarers entering the United States to join a ship. Text of… Read More »
Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Visits West Coast Ports
Last week, Chairman Daniel B. Maffei, accompanied by the Director of Bureau of Trade Analysis, Kristen Monaco, visited Los Angeles and Long Beach to tour facilities and meet with supply chain participants. As a part of his visit, he participated in the California Supply Chain Success Initiative Summit held at… Read More »
Chairman Maffei Addresses NCBFAA Conference
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Daniel B. Maffei addressed the NCBFAA annual Government Affairs Conference, discussing conditions in the trade, Commission actions and initiatives in response to events of the past year, and possible priorities for the agency moving forward. The remarks were delivered in person on Monday, September 20, in… Read More »
Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget for the Coast Guard and the Maritime Transportation Programs”
Testimony of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Federal Maritime Commission Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation U.S. House of Representatives Good morning Chairman Carbajal, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Gibbs, and Members of the Subcommittee. I am honored to appear today in support of… Read More »
Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Attends White House Signing Ceremony for Executive Order on Competition
Today, Chairman Daniel B. Maffei was honored to be among the attendees at today’s White House signing ceremony for the Biden Administration’s Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy. His statement regarding the executive order follows: I applaud President Biden for his leadership in calling “all hands on… Read More »
Testimony of Chairman Maffei before Congress: “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”
Testimony of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei Federal Maritime Commission Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation U.S. House of Representatives Good morning Chairman Carbajal, Ranking Member Gibbs, Chairman DeFazio, Ranking Member Graves, and members of the Subcommittee. I appreciate your invitation today and… Read More »
Chairman Maffei and Commissioner Bentzel Tour the Port of New York and New Jersey, Meet with Stakeholders on Cargo Operations and FMC Enforcement Priorities
Last week, Chairman Dan Maffei and Commissioner Carl Bentzel visited the Port of New York and New Jersey (Port of NY/NJ) to gather first-hand information about cargo handling operations and the challenges posed by record-breaking volumes of cargo imports and COVID-19 impacts. Information was also shared on potential technology innovations… Read More »