Jones Act
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American Shipper
Commentary: Cato criticism misses the mark
A Cato Institute trade policy analyst and the president of the Hawaii Shippers Council respond to an editorial written by a Jones Act supporter.
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Asia-Pacific
Logistics unit helps Matson in 2019’s first quarter
U.S.-based container ship operator Matson (NYSE: MATX) reported first quarter 2019 results that were above analysts’ estimates, thanks to strength in the company’s logistics business.…
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Maritime
Lawmakers pressure White House on IMO 2020 implementation
“Any attempt by the United States to reverse course on IMO 2020 could...potentially backfire on consumers.”
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Legal issues
Lawmaker wants US-China trade deal to include LNG shipping requirement
John Garamendi (D-CA) asserted energy exports are tied to US shipbuilding and national security.
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Air Cargo
New logistics center to benefit Alaska air cargo transfer program
The Anchorage airport has built its reputation on location, location, location. But the facility also boasts an operations advantage that many carriers don’t know about.
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Maritime
Lawmakers oppose Puerto Rico’s Jones Act waiver request
LNG shipments to Puerto Rico caught in the middle of latest battle over the Jones Act maritime regulation.
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Maritime
Déjà vu all over again: kill the Jones Act now
A year later, nothing has changed. The hurricanes keep coming on strong. But the stubborn, antiquated, protectionist law, won’t go away. It’s like a bad…
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Economics
Repealing the Jones Act would leave an uncertain shipping environment
Until Hurricane Maria slammed into Puerto Rico, few people had ever heard of the Jones Act. Now, armed with a basic knowledge, many are wondering…
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News
Bad government policy and a lack of logistics infrastructure failed Puerto Rico
A relic of a protectionist period in US history made the damage caused by Maria so much worse. Combined with a lack of logistics infrastructure…
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