FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on the State of the U.S. Maritime Industry

Original title: THE STATE OF THE U.S. MARITIME INDUSTRY: STAKEHOLDER PERSPECTIVES

January 1, 2016

maritime industry transportation infrastructure freight shipping economic policy Maritime Administration

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing informs the development of federal legislation to reauthorize the Maritime Administration, which oversees the national maritime transportation system and impacts freight shipping costs for businesses and consumers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Maritime Industry Businesses

These entities are subject to federal regulations and funding overseen by the Maritime Administration.

Consumers and Manufacturers

These groups are affected by the efficiency and costs of the national freight transportation network.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2016 Senate subcommittee hearing held to gather stakeholder perspectives on the U.S. maritime industry. The hearing served as part of the legislative process to prepare for the of the Maritime Administration at the Department of Transportation.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on April 20, 2016, by the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security.
The purpose of the hearing was to gather stakeholder input for the reauthorization of the Maritime Administration.
The hearing is the second in a series of hearings focused on the maritime industry.
Witnesses included representatives from the American Association of Port Authorities, Tyson Foods, Crowley Maritime Corporation, and the International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots.
Additional written comments were submitted by the Global Consolidators Working Group and the National Association of Manufacturers.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to collect information and perspectives from industry stakeholders to help Congress draft legislation to reauthorize the Maritime Administration.

Who participated in the hearing?

The hearing included testimony from port directors, corporate logistics directors, maritime legal counsel, and labor organization representatives.

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Discoveries

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Legislative Series

The hearing was explicitly noted as the second in a series, indicating a structured approach to the reauthorization process.

Maritime Administration

Connected Entities

personMichael G. Roberts“Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Crowley Maritime Corporation”Map →

personKlaus Luhta“Chief of Staff, International Organization, Masters, Mates & Pilots”Map →

personDeb Fischer“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infra”Map →

personCory Booker“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personPerry M. Bourne“Director, International Transportation and Rail Operations, Tyson Foods, Inc.”Map →

organizationMaritime Administration“The federal agency being prepared for reauthorization”Map →

personMark McAndrews“Port Director, Port of Pascagoula and Chairman Elect, AAPA”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

Analysis Score

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Significance40
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz5
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