Truth: Former Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi recently highlighted Puerto Rico in her latest show Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. We share her passion for fresh food! We also... read more →
Truth: The WSJ op-ed alleges that the Jones Act violates the U.S. Constitution’s Port Preference Clause, which states “[n]o Preference shall be given by any Regulation of Commerce or Revenue... read more →
Truth: The cost of gasoline is primarily driven by the price of crude oil and the processing of gas, which is spiking. The Jones Act is not a cost driver... read more →
Truth: The cost of gasoline is primarily driven by the price of crude oil and the processing of gas, which is spiking. The Jones Act is not a cost driver... read more →
Truth: Guam has never been subject to the Jones Act. Meanwhile, American Maritime carriers have been praised by the Supply Chain Management Review for their dedicated service to Guam and... read more →
Truth: The assertion that the Jones Act is the reason the US imports Russian oil is wrong and demonstrates a fundamental lack of understanding of global (and domestic) oil markets,... read more →
Truth: Domestic maritime provides reliable and stable service to American consumers and customers. While global supply chains have been under considerable strain due to complications related to the pandemic, these... read more →
Truth: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and recent foreign shipping supply chain crisis, American maritime has provided steady and reliable transportation service for Americans across the United States, including the non-contiguous... read more →
Truth: The Jones Act is often referred to as the “fourth arm of defense” and provides a stable and ready reserve of American mariners, vessels, and marine assets if needed... read more →
Truth: The Jones Act is not delaying port expansion projects in the United States. In fact, container ports on the West Coast can accept the world’s largest cargo vessels, up... read more →