"What happens clear across the world has a very, very big impact, potentially, to U.S. cargo. We've had to take a wider lens look at all of the risks." - FMC Chairman Laura DiBella

The Federal Maritime Commission is an independent, bipartisan agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for overseeing the international ocean transportation system as it relates to U.S. cargo. The FMC's jurisdiction centers specifically on U.S. cargo wherever it moves globally, regardless of vessel ownership or location.

FMC Chairman Laura DiBella has a diverse background that spans commercial real estate, economic development, and maritime operations. Before joining the FMC, she served as Florida's Secretary of Commerce and held leadership roles supporting port operations and maritime stakeholders, including the Florida Harbor Pilots Association.

In this episode of the Art of Supply podcast, Chairman DiBella and Kelly Barner discuss three major ongoing cases that the FMC is actively involved in:

An investigation into global chokepoints, including the Northern Sea Passage, English Channel, Malacca Strait, Singapore Strait, Strait of Gibraltar, Panama Canal, and Suez Canal
How flags of convenience are impacting worker safety and perpetuating the "shadow fleet"
An investigation into allegations that Spain has blocked U.S. ships from docking in their ports

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