Peter Friedmann plays a key role in developing U.S. and international ocean and waterborne transportation policy.  

He serves as Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, the organization which the Journal of Commerce has identified as the “principle voice of agriculture exporters in US transportation policy.” The AgTC is the means by which agriculture exporters and importers pursue favorable transportation policy in truck, rail, port and ocean carrier practices. The AgTC pursues specific steps to provide a dependable and affordable transportation network to keep US agriculture exports competitive in the global marketplace.    

Consistent with representation of agriculture shippers’ interests, Peter serves as Counsel to organizations such as the Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders, and the Coalition of New England Companies for Trade, and represents US port authorities, all with an interest in maritime commerce. On behalf of multinational corporations, he assists in negotiation of ocean transportation contracts. He is often cited as a leading authority in transportation policy in Washington, DC. 

As Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Peter was responsible for drafting the Ocean Shipping Act, and numerous other transportation laws, including Jones Act amendments, and the international cargo fee mechanisms by which U.S. ports and inland waterways are dredged and operated -- the Harbor Maintenance Fee. Since leaving Capitol Hill, Peter has been a leading advocate for cargo and international trade interests before Congress and the Federal Maritime Commission.