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Mar 24
Screenshot of the Hudson Institute event page, accessed March 24, 2025.

Hudson Institute: How US Maritime Industries Can Help Deter China

China’s commercial maritime dominance is unprecedented in modern history. This maritime dominance gives China extraordinary power to manipulate vital supply chains. On March 4, Jennifer Carpenter, president of the American Waterways Operators and the American Maritime Partnership, joined Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Michael Roberts to discuss how America’s maritime industry... read more →
Mar 04
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Jan 16
Screenshot of PBS News livestream of former Congressman Sean Duffy's confirmation hearing for via YouTube.

AMP Endorses Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation, Applauds His Jones Act Support

The American Maritime Partnership issued the following letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) in support of former Congressman Sean Duffy's nomination as Secretary of Transportation on January 15. Read the full letter: Dear Majority Leader Thune: The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is the largest maritime industry legislative coalition... read more →
Dec 19
Oct 09

Hurricane Milton: Maritime Experts Available for Preparedness and Operations Information Sharing

WASHINGTON – As emergency response operators and stakeholders from both the public and private sectors prepare for and respond to Hurricane Milton and its possible impact, members of the media are encouraged to contact maritime industry representatives at the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) for any available information regarding vessel movements,... read more →
Jul 17
AMP's Jennifer Carpenter writes that America must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats from the CCP & others in the DC Journal.

Op-Ed: America Must Renew its Commitment to Maritime

The United States must renew its commitment to a strong, reliable American maritime capability to confront emerging threats. China’s aggressive shipping expansion poses significant challenges to the United States and our allies. Global tensions have highlighted the vulnerability of maritime supply chains, and our domestic waterways remain a potential pathway... read more →
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May 23
Florida Commerce Secretary Laura DiBella was joined by representatives from the American Maritime Partnership, Florida Maritime Partnership, JAXPORT, Crowley Maritime, TOTE Maritime to celebrate National Maritime Day in Jacksonville, FL.

Florida Maritime Industry Critical to Economic and National Security of America

Florida’s Economy Bolstered By America’s Maritime Industry 65,000+ Jobs, More Than $14.6 Billion in Economic Benefits   JACKSONVILLE, FL - Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella joined the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Florida Maritime Partnership- in Jacksonville on this National Maritime Day, May 22, to highlight the economic benefits that the over 65,000 men... read more →