by Stas Margaronis Jan 07, 2025
Winston & Strawn’s Papavizas says proposed Ships Act could create U.S. shipbuilding boom - If Congress acts
The recently proposed Bi-Partisan Ships for America Act or Ships Act could lead to a major new shipbuilding mobilization in the United States, if Congress moves expeditiously to enact the measure and ensures sufficient funding, according to Charles Papavizas, a maritime attorney with the firm of Winston and Strawn based in Washington, D.C.
Exclusive interview with AWO’s Jennifer Carpenter
In her December 20th interview with AJOT, Carpenter addressed numerous concerns with the industry including the Jones Act and the decline in maritime employment interest.
Port of LA’s Seroka: “on pace to exceed 10 million” TEUs In 2024
The Port of Los Angeles processed 884,315 TEUs in November, a 16% increase over the previous year and so far in 2024 has moved 9,375,735 TEUs, 19% ahead of its 2023 pace:
Port of Long Beach’s Cordero says port on course for 9.6 million TEUs in 2024
Port of Long Beach the port surpasses the previous record set in November 2020.
Will Congress repeal The Jones Act?
The “Jones Act” legislation [Merchant Marine Act, 1921 requires that ships calling between U.S. ports be U.S. owned, built, and manned] has long been a target of groups like the Heritage Foundation. With the Trump Administration soon to take office, will 2025 be the final year of the Jones Act?
Port of Oakland’s Wan says infrastructure building blocks will speed growth
Wan thanked Port of Oakland maritime stakeholders, including truckers, shippers, terminal operators, and longshore workers represented by the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU): “We have a partnership with you, and we are making great strides …
Port of South Louisiana’s Matthews: Record tonnage in 2024
The Port of South Louisiana is projecting record tonnage in 2024, according to Paul Matthews, CEO, Port of South Louisiana.
Peterson Institute’s Lovely warns new tariffs equal: “Uncertainty…Disruption and Higher Prices”
Mary E. Lovely, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute of International Economics, based in Washington D.C., warned of “uncertainty” and “disruption” on U.S. trade and for U.S. shippers as a result higher tariffs expected to be implemented by President-elect Donald Trump.
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