Jones Act
-
Maritime
Lawmakers told foreign ships threatening US maritime sector
Vessel group alleges “lucrative cost advantage” over American-flagged ships.
Read More » -
American Shipper
Cato Institute aims another salvo at Jones Act
The Cato Institute has published a report that contends the Jones Act hurts, instead of benefiting, the U.S. Merchant Marine.
Read More » -
American Shipper
US Customs proposes relaxing Jones Act restrictions
Offshore energy operations could get competition from foreign ships.
Read More » -
American Shipper
U.S. maritime defender Elijah Cummings dies
Maryland congressman was staunch supporter of the Jones Act and U.S. flag shipping.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.…
Read More » -
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.”
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More » -
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.
Read More »