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Archive for the ‘Statement’ Category
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Detention and Demurrage Interpretive Rule
I applaud the Commission’s action in developing this rule. The Commission’s unanimous approval of this rule is a huge step forward, and I believe it will motivate parties to act reasonably and facilitate dispute resolution within the industry. Keeping the supply chain operating fairly and efficiently is a matter of… Read More »
Chairman Michael A. Khouri Statement on Demurrage & Detention Interpretive Rule
For many years, American importers and exporters, together with critical transport service providers, such as ocean transportation intermediaries and truck operators, have been frustrated by certain business practices employed by container vessel common carriers and marine terminal operators. Ultimately, an industry coalition filed a petition with the Commission requesting a… Read More »
Chairman Michael Khouri Comments on Fact Finding 29
The global COVID-19 pandemic is having effects throughout our ocean supply chain. I requested Commissioner Rebecca Dye to, once again, stand up the Innovation Teams that were assembled within Fact Finding 28 to identify collaborative solutions to uncertainties and problems in this international supply chain. I am pleased that the… Read More »
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Coronavirus and the Shipping Industry
I want to applaud Chairman Khouri and my fellow Commissioners for issuing a unanimous statement explaining the Federal Maritime Commission’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and its effects on the shipping industry. As the statement indicates, my colleagues and I have been working during these uncertain times to execute the… Read More »
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement In Memoriam Rep. Richard L. Hanna
I just wanted to post a few words marking the passing of my dear friend and former colleague in Congress, Richard L. Hanna (R-NY). Richard was humble and kind and dedicated to serving his community and country. A champion of improving America’s transportation system, Richard was frustrated by Congress’ inability… Read More »
Statement of Commissioner Sola Regarding the Impacts of the Coronavirus on the Maritime Industry
The coronavirus is having a substantial impact on the maritime industry. But just as we all must work to contain the spread of the virus, we also must work to limit its rippling impact on our supply chains. Blank sailings due to the closure of Chinese factories have resulted in… Read More »
Statement of Commissioner Bentzel on Maritime Shipping and Coronavirus Impacts
Update 3/25/2020: Commissioner Bentzel updated his statement to reflect recent actions. The updates are in bold. The maritime industry has been deeply affected as a result of the upheaval caused by the coronavirus and its impacts to Chinese manufacturing and logistics services. Ocean carriers have been forced to cancel services… Read More »
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei Statement on Coronavirus and the Shipping Industry
I take reports about effects on the industry of the coronavirus outbreak, including a recent letter to the Commission from the Harbor Trucker Association, very seriously. Today, at my request, I received a briefing on coronavirus-related issues from senior staff at the Commission, and I am confident in the Commission’s… Read More »
Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Docket Nos. 16-01, 16-07, 16-10, and 16-11
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei concurred in part and dissented in part with the Commission’s decision issued today in Docket Nos. 16-01, 16-07, 16-10, and 16-11. Commissioner Maffei issued a written concurrence and dissent to the Commission’s order, available in the FMC Reading Room. His statement follows: “I concur with the… Read More »
Statement from Commissioner Maffei on Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement
Commissioner Daniel B. Maffei voted against allowing the Puerto Nuevo Terminals LLC Cooperative Working Agreement to take effect, arguing that the potential negative effects provided sufficient reason for the Commission to intervene. Given that the agreement will take effect despite his vote, he applauds the Commission’s unanimous decision to conduct… Read More »