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According to the FMC Khouri was appointed as acting chairman by Trump on 23 January, MANA correspondent reported.
Khouri is a 45-year veteran of the maritime industries and has served as an FMC commissioner since the end of 2009.
Codero remains as a commissioner with his term expiring in 2019. Codero was appointed to the commission in 2011 by Obama and became chairman in 2013.