Report by the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) highlights importance of the Jones Act to America’s Defense Maritime Industrial Base WASHINGTON — The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) recently released a new study detailing the benefits of the American maritime industry to national security, titled “Strengthening... read more →
Feb
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Jan
14
Michael Roberts to lead the broadest and deepest coalition ever assembled representing the 650,000 men and women of the American maritime industry WASHINGTON — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today announced the election of new leadership for the organization. Michael Roberts becomes the... read more →
Sep
11
Originally published in the New York Post on September 11, 2019. Every September, Americans take time on the anniversary of 9/11 to share their memories of that fateful day, recall how they first learned the news and pay tribute to the heroes who answered the unexpected call of duty. As a nation... read more →
Jul
23
20% of the national Jones Act economic impact comes from the eight Great Lakes states DETROIT — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, today joined elected officials, business leaders, and maritime advocates from the eight Great Lakes states to proudly announce new economic benefits... read more →
Jul
17
Originally Published in The Resurgent on July 16, 2019 In recent weeks, opinion writers in a number of leading agriculture industry publications have been encouraging American farmers to ship their products in foreign vessels, arguing that it’s cheaper. They have also been urging repeal of the American law that is the last... read more →
Jul
01
CLEVELAND — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, hosted a press conference earlier today at the Great Lakes Towing Company with Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), local business leaders, and maritime advocates and employees to proudly announce new economic benefits of the industry to the... read more →
Jun
25
WASHINGTON - The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) — the voice of the domestic maritime industry — congratulates the more than 1,650 young men and women who have graduated from the seven U.S. maritime academies this Spring. Applauding them for their dedication and commitment to pursuing a career that supports our... read more →
Jun
17
SAN DIEGO — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the domestic maritime industry, and federal lawmakers, today announced California as the fourth largest domestic maritime state in the United States. According to the findings of a new report conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) on behalf of Transportation Institute (TI),... read more →
Jun
05
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and the World War II merchant mariners announced as inaugural American Maritime Heroes at launch WASHINGTON – American Maritime Partnership (AMP), the voice of the nation’s domestic maritime industry, today announced the start of a year-long celebration that will recognize individuals and groups of individuals who... read more →
May
20
Senator Cantwell Joins over 200 Maritime Industry Leaders in Celebrating the Domestic Maritime Impact on the State of Washington at the Seattle Maritime Festival Breakfast SEATTLE — Washington Senator Maria Cantwell joined business and government leaders from around the region on Friday at the Seattle Maritime Festival Breakfast, presented by... read more →