U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chairman Laura DiBella and Commissioner Robert J. Harvey will travel to Sri Lanka from September 6–10 to strengthen cooperation on maritime trade, investment, and shipping networks that link American businesses and consumers to markets across the Indo‑Pacific. During the visit, Chairman DiBella and Commissioner Harvey will meet senior Sri Lankan government and maritime leaders. DiBella will deliver remarks at the 8th Colombo International Maritime and Logistics Conference, while Harvey will participate as a panelist. “Over 80 percent of the containers moving through Colombo continue on to destinations around the world, a remarkable illustration of Sri Lanka’s role at the heart of Indian Ocean shipping,” said U.S. Ambassador Eric Meyer. “Chairman DiBella’s visit recognizes the importance of that role and provides an opportunity to deepen our cooperation with the people and institutions that keep this vital trade moving across the Indo‑Pacific. Secure and efficient shipping creates opportunities for American businesses, strengthens Sri Lanka’s position as a regional hub, and supports prosperity in both our economies.” The FMC, established in 1961, is the independent federal agency regulating the U.S. international ocean transportation system. It promotes a competitive and reliable shipping network and protects the American public from unfair or deceptive practices in the industry. Chairman DiBella has led the Commission since January 2026, following her nomination by President Donald J. Trump. Commissioner Harvey was sworn in on June 1, 2026, also following a Trump nomination. The visit comes ahead of King Charles III’s scheduled travel to Antigua and Barbuda in November for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, underscoring the busy diplomatic calendar in the Indo‑Pacific. (Newswire) The post US Federal Maritime Commission Chairman to visit Sri Lanka appeared first on Newswire.
