Cummings urges Obama to support Jones Act in SPR draw down

AUGUST 21, 2012—Hoping to avoid a reenactment of last year’s fiasco by the Administration, U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD), Senior Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter

Ruling defines course and scope of Jones Act employment

AUGUST 17, 2012 — Law firm LeBlanc Bland says an August 14 decision by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has significant implications for employers in the maritime industry, confirming the test

Matson now separated from Alexander & Baldwin

JULY 2, 2012 — Alexander & Baldwin Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:  ALEX) has completed its previously announced plan to separate its land and transportation businesses into two stand-alone, publicly traded companies. From today,

Horizon Lines to drydock three ships in Asia

U.S.-flag containership operator Horizon Lines, Inc. (OTCQB: HRZL) has reported financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended March 25, 2012 and revealed that it will be drydocking three of its vessels

AMP moves to head off Jones Act waivers

Senator Wesley L. Jones (October 9, 1863 – November 19, 1932) would be pleased to know that there are still stout defenders of the 1920 act that bears his name. Among those

Trailer Bridge may seek bankruptcy protection if it can’t refinance

Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge, Inc. (NASDAQ Global Market: TRBR) today announced unaudited financial results for its second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2011 that included net losses of $3.6