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Move to ease Jones Act meets opposition

JULY 29, 2013 — The American Maritime Partnership (AMP) is opposing legislation introduced by the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico, Pedro Pierluisi, to relax the U.S.-build requirement of the Jones Act for

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Horizon Lines says more about LNG repower plans

JUNE 26, 2013 — Jones Act containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL) has issued a statement on its plans to replace the steam turbine plants in two 33 year old containerships,

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Horizon names Hamlin EVP and COO

JUNE 6, 2013 — Jones Act containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL) has named William A. Hamlin Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Hamlin, who joined Horizon Lines in

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Matson again talks about fleet renewal

FEBRUARY 7, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), has again been showing signs that it is paying serious attention to fleet renewal. Last November, the company said that it has a strategic

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Kirby to acquire Penn Maritime for $295 million

NOVEMBER 28, 2012 — Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) is to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. and Maritime Investments LLC, which operates a 1.9 million barrel fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank bargesand

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Kirby to acquire Penn Maritime for $295 million

NOVEMBER 28, 2012 — Houston-headquartered Kirby Corporation (NYSE: KEX) is to acquire Penn Maritime Inc. and Maritime Investments LLC, which operates a 1.9 million barrel fleet of 18 heated, double-hulled tank bargesand

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Matson plans new Jones Act ships, but not soon

NOVEMBER 27, 2012 — Matson, Inc. (MATX), Honolulu, HI, has a strategic re-fleeting plan that calls for the building of two new Jones Act containerships in the next 3 – 5 years