Trump Designates Lou Sola as New Federal Maritime Commission Chairman

President Donald J. Trump has appointed Commissioner Louis E. “Lou” Sola as the new Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission, the independent federal agency responsible for regulating the international ocean transportation system.

The designation, effective January 20, 2025, marks a transition in leadership as Sola succeeds Daniel B. Maffei at the helm of the maritime regulatory agency.

As the Commission’s chief executive and administrative officer, Cha…