In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, the Jones Act industry distributed food, water, ice, and other vital relief supplies, reaching more than 19,500 individuals throughout Puerto Rico.
Jones Act vessels moved containers – filled with charitable donations from churches, schools …
After Hurricane Maria made landfall, Puerto Rico was in immediate need of supplies and materials. To ensure the needs of the island were met, Jones Act carriers added nine vessels to the regular trade. This brought the total number of …
Immediately after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, domestic Jones Act ships delivered for Puerto Rico.
Electric Grid Restoration: Jones Act carriers delivered specialized cargo such as utility trucks, tanker trucks, large generators, and communication equipment essential for restoring power and …
The American maritime industry provides fast, reliable, direct service to Puerto Rico. Over the next two years, the domestic maritime industry will achieve two significant milestones in operational efficiency and environmental protection, while continuing to support family wage jobs in …
Immediately after Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico, domestic Jones Act ships delivered for Puerto Rico. The domestic maritime industry remains dedicated to the people of Puerto Rico by providing reliable, on-time service and essential goods while supporting thousands of family …
With more than 60 years of serving the Puerto Rico market with dedicated shipping and logistics services, Crowley Maritime Corp., along with its 300 local employees, makes no secret that it calls the island home. To say Crowley cares deeply …
By supporting U.S. built, crewed, and owned vessels, the U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime trade ensures the island’s physical and economic security.
U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime provides national security benefits to both the U.S. and Puerto Rico by maintaining a robust shipyard industrial …
There’s a lot of misconceptions about the maritime industry and the Jones Act, but it is critical to separate the facts from fiction.
Below are five true facts about the Jones Act and the U.S.-Puerto Rican maritime.
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The U.S.- Puerto Rican maritime industry provides economic benefit in the form of thousands of local American jobs in Puerto Rico, no small matter for a region suffering from severe unemployment.
The American domestic carriers that serve Puerto Rico in …
