Jones Act

"...One more good reason to throw an antiquated maritime law overboard...."

... Despite the disagreements, there were a few points the guests all agreed on ....

... Grassroot Institute of Hawaii’s “wins” over the past year ....

... sailing from Oahu on his boat, fully fueled, and stocked with cash and enough provisions to sustain himself at sea ....

... Has the Jones Act finally run its course? ....

... Ted Cruz and AOC on the same team ....

... American Samoa and the U.S. Virgin Islands are both exempt from the Jones Act — and they like it that way ....

... There’s one large cruise ship that actually complies with the law. And that cruise ship is only operating in Hawaii ....

... how reform of the Jones Act — rather than all-out repeal or keeping the law the same — might be the way to appease both sides ....

... if your state is on a navigable river or an external coast you have been missing out on massive amounts of economic activity for decades ....

... a decade-long scheme to defraud investors of millions of dollars in connection with Semisub Inc ....

... In March 2020, a maritime shipping advisory panel offered a simple suggestion to the government: Charge all past and current members of two libertarian think tanks with treason ....

... Kress is challenging the incumbent Ed Case (D, HI-1) who has been a longtime supporter of Jones Act reform ....

... the Jones Act recently hindered Puerto Rico’s ability to receive supplies quickly after being hit by yet another hurricane; and the 102-year-old shipping law also threatens to skyrocket energy costs ....

... It’s hard not to look at the delay, political gamesmanship and dueling press statements and wonder how long it will be until Hawaii is in a similar situation ....

... The U.S. territory is again facing a humanitarian crisis after being hit by Hurricane Fiona, but the 1920 federal law is hindering outside assistance ....

... To avoid higher costs, many companies are forced to turn to imports ....

... Will Hawaii’s candidates on the 2022 campaign trail follow through on their promises? ....

... the Jones Act is harmful to the territory of Puerto Rico, and people throughout the U.S. should be skeptical of it, says Luis Ponce, co-founder and action director of the Boricuas Unidos en la Diaspora ....

... The Board last received a formal complaint in 1999 ....

... 87% of those who are familiar with the Jones Act want reform ....

... Even supporters of the 102-year-old federal shipping law admit that its restrictions on competition add to the cost of our fuels ....

"... The Jones Act increases the cost of food and virtually all other products in Hawaii and needs to be fixed ...."

... The Administration is scheduled to meet with oil company executives on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, to discuss ways to increase domestic production and lower costs, and one of the issues likely to be addressed is the Jones Act ....

... A confluence of events both in Hawaii and nationwide has led to a growing chorus of voices calling for either waivers from or reform of the federal maritime law known as the Jones Act ....

... The drumbeat for Jones Act reform has been growing louder ....

... “Houston, we have a problem.” ....

... with only 96 large oceangoing Jones Act-qualified ships left — down from 257 in 1980 — it is pretty clear the law has failed ....

... pathways to policy failure ....

... Hawaii County Council member Matt Kanealii-Kleinfelder said today he also is planning to introduce a resolution soon seeking a Hawaii waiver from the Jones Act .... 

... the International Longshore and Warehouse Union’s contract with the Pacific Maritime Association, a maritime employer representative, ends in July 2022 ....

... Maui council member plans to offer JA waiver resolution ....

... The Honolulu Star-Advertiser adds its voice to those urging special consideration for Hawaii during the current fuel crisis ....

... Biden’s ban on Russian oil imports and why Hawaii needs a Jones Act waiver to ensure its energy security ....

... Keli'i Akina writes about it in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser while U.S. Rep. Ed Case of Hawaii sends a waiver request of his own ....

... several hundred attendees were treated to good food, inspirational speakers, terrific entertainment and great camaraderie ....

... Case also introduced a bill in the U.S. House of Representatives today to mandate such a waiver. ...

... Little noticed language was included in the National Defense Authorization Act that became law in 2021 when Congress overrode then-President Donald Trump’s veto ....

... with the outbreak of war between Russia and Ukraine, the 101-year-old federal maritime law is even being recognized as a danger to Hawaii’s energy security ....

... Par Hawaii's suspension of oil imports from Russia underscores the need for Hawaii to achieve greater oil-purchasing flexibility ....

... for years, Hawaii has been getting about one-third of its crude oil from Russia ....

... the 1920 law is a main reason Hawaii relies on Russia for more than a third of its crude oil supply ....

... The numbers keep increasing, even as the “Jones Act industry” declines ....

... Honolulu Walmart prices were on average 14% higher than in LA ....

... New report details how Jones Act targeted Alaska from the start ....

"This might be the dumbest law on the book"

... cruise ships that are registered in Bermuda or the Bahamas are required to sail to Fanning Island, 1,000 miles to the south of Hawaii ....

... Many Hawaii policymakers support the protectionist federal shipping law, but a new survey indicates they might be out of step with Hawaii's public ....

... Hawaii risks being left out in the cold unless its delegates to Congress act quickly to help reform the 1886 Passenger Vessel Services Act ....

... cargo freight rates, Eastbound and Trans-Pacific, have gone from around $2,000-$2,500 up to $4,500 for a 40-foot dry standard box ....