JUNE 2021 ACTIVITY REPORT

STATEMENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Senior Executive Staff Hired for Key FMC Leadership Roles

The Commission announced the hiring of a new Managing Director, Chief Financial Officer & Director of Enterprise Services, and Director of the Bureau of Trade Analysis.

Testimony of Chairman Daniel B. Maffei before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Merchant Marine

Testimony submitted for the record at hearing regarding “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”

Testimony of Commissioner Rebecca F. Dye before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Merchant Marine

Testimony submitted for the record at hearing regarding “Impacts of Shipping Container Shortages, Delays, and Increased Demand on the North American Supply Chain”.

FMC Accepting Applications for National Shipper Advisory Committee

The Federal Maritime Commission announced it was accepting applications from qualified members of the international trade community wishing to serve on its newly formed National Shipper Advisory Committee.

Chairman Maffei & Commissioner Bentzel Tour the Port of New York & New Jersey, Meet with Stakeholders on Cargo Operations and FMC Enforcement Priorities

Chairman Daniel Maffei and Commissioner Carl Bentzel made a site visit to the Port of New York and New Jersey as well as held meetings with various cargo and supply chain stakeholders.

Statement of Commissioner Khouri on NCBFAA Recognition

Commissioner Michael Khouri issued a statement following his recognition by the National Customs Brokers and Freight Forwards Association of America for his service as Chairman of the FMC.

Statement of Commissioner Louis Sola: Seafarer Welfare Group Publishes Guide to Help Mariners Receive Vaccines

Commissioner Sola issued a statement calling the attention of seafarers to a list published by the North American Maritime Ministry detailing where COVID-19 vaccines are available to mariners.

Statement of Commissioner Louis Sola: Urging Governors to Vaccinate Cruise Ship Crews

Commissioner Sola released the text of a letter sent to the Governors of California, Maryland, New York, and Washington urging that seafarers working on cruise ships be vaccinated.

Letter of Commissioner Carl Bentzel to Attorneys Representing Ocean Carrier Alliances

Commissioner Carl Bentzel wrote attorneys representing the three ocean carrier alliance agreements encouraging them to consider participating on the Port of New York & New Jersey’s Council on Port Performance.

May 2021 Activity Report