Jones Act

A short while ago, we predicted that the Biden administration’s tolerance of Jones Act waivers for Puerto Rico—even though the reasons given were spurious—was a signal that would open the… Read More

Washington, D.C.—With historically low water levels along the Mississippi River, the White House convened a virtual meeting with industry leaders and senior government officials who discussed around-the-clock dredging by key… Read More

Washington, D.C. — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and unions representing U.S. merchant mariners condemned the Biden administration’s waiver of the Jones Act as unlawful and unnecessary. “We urge you… Read More

Here we go again. After every hurricane or storm that affects Puerto Rico, the Jones Act denialists are out, as reliably as mushrooms after rain. Bending to pressure from the… Read More

Washington, D.C.—Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the approval of a “temporary and targeted” Jones Act waiver to ensure Puerto Rico has sufficient diesel to address immediate needs following Hurricane… Read More

On May 16, The U.S. Department of Transportation announced that Rear Adm. Ann Phillips  was confirmed and sworn in as the 20th administrator of the Maritime Administration. She is the… Read More

Earlier this year, Tennessee’s General Assembly celebrated the Jones Act by passing a resolution in its support. The Jones Act, more properly known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920,… Read More

“The towing industry is a leader in supply chain integrity, sustainability and employment opportunity,” Jennifer Carpenter, president and CEO of The American Waterways Operators, proclaimed in kicking off the Inland… Read More

Here we go again. Every time there’s an issue in the news that affects economics and grabs public attention—whether it’s COVID-19, supply chain disruptions, or overseas turmoil—you can trust the… Read More