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Chairman Cordero Addresses the Ocean Shipping & Trade Summit
June 1, 2015 Chairman Cordero delivered the keynote address at the annual Ocean Shipping & Trade Summit, co-sponsored by the Washington Council on International Trade and the Foster Pepper law firm, in Seattle, Washington, May 28, 2015. The Summit focused on key issues in ocean shipping and international trade policy,… Read More »
Chairman Mario Cordero Nomination Hearing Testimony
May 6, 2015 STATEMENT OF MARIO CORDERO CHAIRMAN, FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION BEFORE THE UNITED STATES SENATE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION Chairman Thune, Ranking Member Nelson, and Members of the Committee, it is a pleasure and an honor to be here today to discuss my nomination for a second… Read More »
Chairman Cordero addresses the Port of Long Beach Pulse of the Ports – Peak Season Forecast Program
April 29, 2015 Today, Chairman Cordero appeared at the Port of Long Beach’s annual Pulse of the Ports – Peak Season Forecast Program, along with six industry panelists. The Chairman’s topic was “Marine Terminal Operators” (MTOs). The Chairman’s remarks first focused on MTOs’ responsibilities under the Shipping Act of 1984… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Addresses the Professional Environmental Management Association at its Annual Ports Program
April 21, 2015 Today, Chairman Cordero addressed the Professional Environmental Management Association at its Annual Ports Program held in Seal Beach, California. The Chairman spoke on the subject of congestion at U.S. ports and the vital role of sustainable development of ports and related transportation infrastructure. Chairman Cordero described causes… Read More »
Chairman Cordero’s Remarks American Apparel & Footwear Association’s 13th Annual International Sourcing, Customs, & Logistics Integration Conference
April 14, 2015 Good afternoon. I am very pleased to be here at the AAFA’s Annual Conference. I realize that you have experienced the burdens of congestion at U.S. ports all too closely, as your industry imports approximately 97 percent of all clothing and 98 percent of all footwear sold… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Addresses the Congressional Ports Caucus
March 23, 2015 In his March 17, 2015 remarks before the Congressional Ports Caucus, Chairman Cordero discussed the growth in U.S. ocean commerce, the congestion challenges facing U.S. ports and the prospects for resolving those problems. He also addressed the need to fund and implement improvements to deteriorating port-related infrastructure,… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Addresses Maritime Administrative Bar Association
October 30, 2014 Chairman Cordero’s Remarks at the Maritime Administrative Bar Association – October 22, 2014 I would like to thank the members of the Maritime Administrative Bar Association for this opportunity to address issues confronting the Commission and the maritime community it serves. Please appreciate that my comments today… Read More »
5th Annual PortTech Los Angeles EXPO
September 17, 2014 Representing the Federal Maritime Commission, Chairman Mario Cordero gave the morning kickoff address at the PortTech Los Angeles EXPO on September 17, 2014. The EXPO highlighted advancements in clean technology for ports, featuring demonstrations and interactive displays. The Chairman joined executives from the Ports of Los Angeles… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Addresses South Carolina International Trade Conferen
September 9, 2014 Chairman Cordero gave the keynote address at the 41st Annual South Carolina International Trade Conference on September 9, 2014, in Charleston, South Carolina. The Conference focused on a number of topics and issues concerning the container industry, including shipping and supply chain management, efforts and initiatives to… Read More »
Chairman Cordero Welcomes Commissioner Lidinsky’s Update on Containerized Cargo moving through U.S. Ports
July 21, 2014 The twofold mission of the Federal Maritime Commission is to foster a fair, efficient, and reliable international ocean transportation system and to protect the shipping public from unfair and deceptive practices. The aforementioned mission compliments our vision to strive for fairness and efficiency in our nation’s maritime… Read More »