Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr.
Counsel: Vacant
Contact
Phone: 202-523-5911
E-mail: rlidinsky@fmc.gov
Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., of Baltimore, MD, was sworn in as Commissioner for a term to expire on June 30, 2012. He was nominated by President Barack Obama on June 18, 2009, and confirmed by the Senate on July 24, 2009. On September 11, 2009 he was designated Chairman.
Chairman Lidinsky comes to the Commission as a 37-year veteran in the maritime trade industry from positions held in both business and government. After serving as a Congressional aide on the U.S. House of Representatives Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee, he began his professional legal career in the FMC's Office of General Counsel as Legislative Counsel from 1973-75. In 1975 the Maryland Port Administration appointed him to be Director of Tariffs and National Port Affairs, as well as counsel.
While representing the Port of Baltimore on both regional and national port organizations, he was a key architect of the port protection sections in the Panama Canal Treaty Implementing Legislation and the Shipping Act of 1984. Mr. Lidinsky also helped negotiate on behalf of the port one of the first US-China trade agreements. In 1985 Sea Containers Ltd., the global maritime manufacturer and container leasing company, recruited Mr. Lidinsky to establish their Washington, DC office. As Vice President for Governmental Affairs until 2006, he secured contracts with the Pentagon to supply military equipment from Sea Containers' factory in Charleston, SC. He also served as a member of the Sealift Transportation Committee of the National Defense Transportation Association; as Board Director and on the Defense, Transportation and Port Security Committee of the British-American Business Association; and as a High-Level Expert to the U.S. NATO Delegation on the Ports and Intermodal Transportation Committee from 1995-2005. Most recently, Mr. Lidinsky worked as an attorney and international trade consultant in private practice.
In 1968 Mr. Lidinsky received his BA from the School of Government and Public Administration of American University, and in 1972 his JD from the University of Maryland. From 1968 to 1975 he also served in the U.S. Coast Guard on active and reserve duty.
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Jul 27, 2012
Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports Released
The FMC today released a Study of U.S. Inland Containerized Cargo Moving Through Canadian and Mexican Seaports. The Study was prompted by requests from Members of Congress to study the impacts and the extent to which the U.S. Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT), other U.S. policies and other factors may incentivize U.S.-bound container cargo to shift from U.S. seaports to those located in Canada and Mexico.
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May 10, 2012
Statement of Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr, Chairman, Federal Maritime Commission Before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Hutchison, and members of the Committee, my name is Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. It is a great honor to appear before you today, and to have been renominated by the President to continue to lead the Federal Maritime Commission. I would like to introduce my wife of 40 years, Mary Duston, and thank her for the partnership and support that allow me to be here today.
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May 02, 2012
Nike Receives FMC Chairman’s Earth Day Award
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. today announced that Nike, Inc. has received the Chairman’s Earth Day Award for outstanding shipper leadership and innovation in sustainable ocean transport practices. This is the third annual award given by the FMC Chairman for the ocean shipping industry’s top leaders on environmental issues.
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Apr 24, 2012
Remarks of FMC Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. at the 38th Annual NCBFAA Conference
I’m pleased to be here this morning to share an update on what the FMC has been doing, and to share my views on what I’d like to see us do going forward. But more importantly, I’m pleased to be able to hear from you during this conference and afterwards. NVOCCs and forwarders are such an important part of the maritime industry we support, and each year you grow both in number and importance.
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Oct 21, 2011
Shanghai Shipping Exchange Delegation Visits FMC
Last week, the Federal Maritime Commission was pleased to host a delegation from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange (SSE). During the visit, Commissioners and Staff held meetings with SSE President Zhang Ye, Vice President Wang Dongjiang, Deputy Director Zhang Huaping, Manager Liu Yue, and Secretary Wang Jiabin.
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Oct 17, 2011
Compromise Agreements Recover $477,500 in Penalties
Eight compromise agreements recovered a total of $477,500 in civil penalties for alleged violations of the Shipping Act. The agreements were reached with ten non-vessel-operating common carriers (NVOCCs) and related companies providing ocean transportation services. The agreed penalties resulted from investigations conducted by the Commission’s Area Representatives in Los Angeles, New York, Seattle, South Florida, and Washington, D.C. Staff attorneys with the Commission’s Bureau of Enforcement negotiated the compromise agreements. The parties settled and agreed to penalties, but did not admit to violations of the Act or the Commission’s regulations.
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Oct 11, 2011
Joint Shanghai Shipping Exchange, FMC Press Conference on October 13, 2011
A joint press conference will be hosted with Shanghai Shipping Exchange President Zhang Ye and FMC Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. on Thursday, October 13, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. President Zhang and Chairman Lidinsky will deliver brief remarks and then answer questions on the visit to Washington this week by a delegation from the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, and on related issues that concern the Exchange or the Commission.
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Apr 21, 2011
Maersk Line Receives FMC Chairman’s Earth Day Award
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. today announced that Maersk Line has received the Chairman’s Earth Day Award for innovation and environmental leadership in vessel operation, vessel design, and efforts to increase carbon emissions transparency. This is the second annual award given by the FMC Chairman for the ocean shipping industry’s top leaders on environmental issues. Last year’s recipient was the Port of Los Angeles for the air quality improvements from its Clean
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Jan 04, 2011
2010 Review and 50th Anniversary Outlook from Chairman Lidinsky
The Federal Maritime Commission expects a busy 2011 focused on protecting consumers and strengthening the supply chain to support more U.S. exports, stated Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. “We plan to stay at full steam ahead as we embark on our 50th year,” said Chairman Lidinsky.
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Sep 29, 2010
Upgrade of Commission’s Website Operating Platform
On Thursday, September 30th, you may notice some changes to the Commission’s website. That’s because the Commission is transitioning to an upgraded website operating platform, the first of two major phases in the Commission’s website upgrade and redesign process. These upgrades will provide more transparency and public access and input for the Commission’s activities, information, and services.
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Sep 07, 2010
Winds of Change: Summary of Address on Recent Developments in Maritime Policy and Competition Law
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Second, to facilitate green efforts and job-creating environmental innovations among our ports, terminals, carriers, and overall supply chain, in a manner consistent with the Commission
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Jun 16, 2010
FMC's 50th Anniversary
On August 12, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order that established the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) as an independent agency. Under the order, called Reorganization Plan No. 7, the shipping laws of the U.S. were separated into two categories: regulatory and promotional. The newly created FMC was charged with the administration of the regulatory provisions of the shipping laws.
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May 07, 2010
Chairman Lidinsky's Speech Before the Cotton Club
Thank you very much for inviting me here this afternoon to share with you what the Federal Maritime Commission has been doing since I became Chairman last September and to touch on several key issues now on our plate.
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Apr 21, 2010
Port of Los Angeles Receives FMC Chairman's Inaugural Earth Day Award
Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. today announced that the Port of Los Angeles is receiving the Chairman's Earth Day Award for innovation and environmental leadership in developing and implementing its Clean Truck Program. This is the first annual award given by the FMC Chairman for the nation's top leaders on environmental issues in the ocean shipping industry.
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Feb 01, 2010
FMC Reorganization
Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., has announced a reorganization of the Federal Maritime Commission that became effective January 31, 2010. The new organization establishes a Managing Director to ensure that the Commission's major offices are cohesively directed toward achieving fair and efficient ocean transportation that helps improve the nation's economy. The reorganization also gives heightened priority to the role of the Commission's Office of Consumer Affairs & Dispute Resolution Services
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Oct 23, 2009
Swearing-In and Reception Held for Chairman Lidinsky
On October 14th, Speaker of the United States House of Representative, Nancy Pelosi swore in Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. as the Federal Maritime Commission's 18th Chairman. President Barack Obama had designated then-Commissioner Lidinsky as Chairman on September 11th.
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Sep 14, 2009
Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. to Serve as Chairman
The Federal Maritime Commission announces today that President Barack Obama has designated Richard A. Lidinsky Jr., as the Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission. Chairman Lidinsky joined the Commission on July 31, 2009, having been nominated by President Obama on June 18, 2009, and confirmed by the Senate, thereafter, to a term with the Commission expiring June 30, 2012.
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Aug 07, 2009
Commissioner Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr. Joins the Commission
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced today that Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., of Baltimore, MD, has been sworn in as a Commissioner for a term to expire on June 30, 2012. Commissioner Lidinsky was nominated by President Barack Obama on June 18, 2009, and confirmed by the Senate on July 24, 2009.
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