SIU-contracted TOTE Maritime issued the following news release on July 25. TOTE Maritime continues substantial investment in equipment The company has secured additional 53’ containers, chassis and refrigerated equipment TOTE Maritime Puerto Rico continues to make substantial investments in equipment to meet the needs of its customers as well as…
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The following press release was issued by The House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on July 18. It can also be viewed here. DeFazio, Garamendi Respond to American Maritime Partnership Study about the Effect of the Jones Act on Puerto Rico Today, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member…
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SIU-contracted Crowley Maritime issued the following news release on July 20. Crowley Takes Delivery of First LNG-Powered ConRo Ship Serving Puerto Rico Crowley Maritime Corp. announced today that it has taken delivery of El Coquí, one of the world’s first combination container/roll on-roll off (ConRo) ships powered by liquefied natural…
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The Lake Carriers' Association (LCA) issued the following release on July 20 Foreign Steel Cuts Lakers’ Ore Float in June With foreign steel now commanding nearly 32 percent of the U.S. market, it was inevitable that iron ore cargos hauled in U.S.-flag Great Lakes freighters (lakers) would take a hit,…
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The American Maritime Partnership, to which the SIU is affiliated, issued the following press release on July 18. New Report Finds Retail Prices in Puerto Rico Are Not Affected by the Jones Act Jones Act carriers provide reliable, high frequency shipping services between the U.S. mainland and Puerto Rico, while…
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SIU-contracted Overseas Shipholding Group issued the following news release on July 16. It can also be viewed here. OVERSEAS SHIPHOLDING GROUP, INC. ANNOUNCES NEW BUILD INITIATIVE Overseas Shipholding Group, Inc., a provider of energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in the U.S. Flag markets, announced today that…
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SIU-contracted NY Waterway issued the following news release on July 9. NY Waterway Ferry Crew Makes Second Rescue in Two Months A NY Waterway ferry crew, which rescued a man from the Hudson River May 7, rescued a teenager from the river today. Capt. Gil Rivera and Deckhands Selena Sobers…
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The SIU-affiliated AFL-CIO issued the following news release on July 10. Judge Brett Kavanaugh Puts Rights of Working People at Serious Risk Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka on the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: Judge Kavanaugh has a dangerous track record…
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The following news release was issued by the Lake Carriers' Association on July 10. Lakes Limestone Trade Surges in June Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 4,052,994 tons in June, an increase of more than 17 percent compared to a year ago. This June also represented the first…
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For photos from the event, visit the Seafarers LOG Facebook page. While National Maritime Day was observed on May 22 with ceremonies across the country, only one featured an inspired speech from a current U.S. Cabinet Secretary. At the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) headquarters in Washington, D.C, Transportation Secretary…