Archive for the ‘Former Commissioners’ Category
U.S.-Japan Hold Consultations in Tokyo on Maritime Issues
Contact: John K. DeCrosta, 202-523-5911 Acting Chairman Michael Khouri was in Tokyo this week to represent the Federal Maritime Commission at the Fourth Japan-U.S. Maritime Bilateral Meeting, as well as to meet independently with counterparts at the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC). The U.S. Delegation was led by the Maritime… Read More »
Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
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Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Testifies to Congress
Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri testifies to House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on FY 2019 Budget Request
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 »
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 »
Commissioner Doyle: U.S. Merchant Marine and 2017 Hurricane Relief Efforts
Good Morning New York and New Jersey. It’s a great day here in Jersey City. I know that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao really wanted to attend the 17th Annual Port Industry Day conference today. Even with a long-standing commitment, she tried to make her schedule work. Secretary Chao is… Read More »
THE Alliance establishes $50 million insolvency contingency fund
On September 13, 2017, I voted to expedite the Commission’s decision and support THE Alliance’s amendment authorizing creation of a contingency trust fund designed to protect customers’ cargo and the ocean transportation chain should one of THE Alliance’s carriers experience financial distress or an insolvency event. I support the goal… Read More »
Remarks of Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri at London International Shipping Week
Good afternoon. I am pleased to be here in London for International Shipping Week. Our exchange this morning during the US-UK bilateral meeting was productive, informative, and a welcome opportunity to share views with an old and highly valued U.S. ally and trading partner. I offer my personal thanks to… Read More »