Michael Kouri confirmed as new FMC chairman

The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has confirmed the appointment of Michael Khouri (pictured above) as its new chairman, replacing Mario Cordero after four years at the helm.

Mr Khouri was appointed by US president Donald Trump last month but it was not until yesterday that he presided over his first meeting.

Following a 45-year career in shipping, Mr Khouri was first appointed to the FMC by Barack Obama in 2009, winning back-to-back five-year terms in 2011 and 2016.

He began his career as a ...