WASHINGTON – The American maritime industry today praised President Barack Obama andTransportation Secretary Anthony Foxx for visiting the Port of Jacksonville, Florida, to talk about jobs and economic growth. Thomas Allegretti, the Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership, noted that the Port of Jacksonville alone is homeport to four... read more →
Jul
25
Jul
09
WASHINGTON – Today the U.S. domestic maritime industry – comprised of more than 40,000 vessels built in American shipyards, crewed by American mariners, and owned by American companies – sent a letter to new U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx congratulating him on his confirmation and pledging to work... read more →
Jun
10
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced that the nation’s shipyards support $36 billion in gross domestic product, as part of a report on the U.S. shipbuilding and repair industry. The report notes that although most shipbuilders are located in coastal areas, the direct and indirect economic... read more →
May
22
NATIONAL MARITIME DAY, 2013 BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Through every chapter of the American story, ordinary men and women have accomplished extraordinary things as members of the United States Merchant Marine. When the idea of America depended on the success of a revolution,... read more →
May
21
WASHINGTON - On behalf of the American Maritime Partnership, Joseph H. Pyne, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Kirby Corporation, testified before the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and said that preserving the Jones Act is essential to the nation's economic... read more →
May
12
AMP congratulates President Obama on his recent proclamation on National Maritime Day: To keep America moving forward in the 21st century, we need to expand trade and commerce that creates good jobs for our people. Businesses in every corner of our country are stepping up to meet that challenge, ramping... read more →
May
02
The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) today announced the election of Thomas Allegretti as its new Chairman. Allegretti is President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators. He succeeds James Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute. Henry will now serve as AMP's Vice Chairman. "It is an honor... read more →
May
02
WASHINGTON, DC - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) today announced the election of Thomas Allegretti as its new Chairman. Allegretti is President & CEO of The American Waterways Operators. He succeeds James Henry, Chairman and President of the Transportation Institute. Henry will now serve as AMP's Vice Chairman. "It... read more →
Apr
15
GAO: U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY HEAVILY DEPENDS ON JONES ACT: A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Puerto Rico and American shipping that says U.S. national security and military preparedness heavily depend on the Jones Act. "A decline in the number of U.S.-flag vessels would result in the loss of jobs... read more →
Apr
15
News from The American Maritime Partnership, April 15, 2013 GAO: U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY HEAVILY DEPENDS ON JONES ACT: A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report on Puerto Rico and American shipping that says U.S. national security and military preparedness heavily depend on the Jones Act. "A decline in the number... read more →
