Daniel B. Maffei: “A strong and engaged Federal Maritime Commission is vital for ensuring some stability for American businesses and…”

What I will say is the bipartisan infrastructure bill was very important, but it was like a down payment.

Achieving change in the detention and demurrage practices of ocean carriers and marine terminal operators would unquestionably bring relief to exporters.

It is important that the FMC is sufficiently funded so that it can properly carry out these reforms, which will greatly benefit American businesses and the American consumer.

Administrator Phillips has done an excellent job continuing to pursue systemic change to the toxic culture that has resulted in sexual violence at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and in the commercial maritime industry.