Transportation Inst

Transportation Institute's mission is to develop and study programs and policies to maintain and strengthen the U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine.

[Transportation Inst @Trans_Inst]

Our statement on the Jones Act waiver extension:

[Poppa Cain @poppacain1]

@RepAaronBean @AshleyMoodyFL @SenRickScott The Jones Act waiver has failed to lower fuel prices & instead handed American jobs to foreign shipping companies Congress should demand this 90day extension be shorter & ended Stand up for American ships American mariners & US security

[Charles Benoit @Charles_Benoit]

The Jones Act waiver continues wilding.

Remember when we were all excited when we got a China ships 301 investigation and the prospect of the return of Duties on Tonnage for Chinese ships?

Those were the days...

[AMP Maritime 🇺🇸 @AMPmaritime]

“President Trump issued the longest Jones Act waiver in history. We all know it has done nothing to lower gas prices—but what has it done? It has halted investment in U.S. shipbuilding. It’s stolen jobs from American mariners. It’s allowed Chinese state-owned vessels to operate in an unprecedented fashion in U.S. waters.”

A hard-hitting statement from @RepRickLarsen! 🇺🇸⚓️

[OMSAssociation @OMSAmaritime]

🇺🇸 We support the Jones Act, because the Jones Act supports our American Mariners.

Every foreign mariner used through the Jones Act waiver is a job taken away from an American mariner today and a lost opportunity for the future of our industry.

Protect American jobs, American vessels, and American investment.

Share your support for the Jones Act: https://t.co/IlZx9NoKWy

[Sal Mercogliano (WGOW Shipping) 🚢⚓🐪🚒🏴‍☠️ @mercoglianos]

Can always count on @RepGaramendi to bring the heat about the impact of the Jones Act waiver on the domestic maritime infrastructure.

Is the @POTUS administrator committed to the US maritime industry?

Chinese COSCO Tanker Delivers Asphalt to Connecticut Under Jones Act Waiver
https://t.co/qSEeRBYnN5

[Waterways Journal @WaterwayJournal]

At the Inland Marine Expo, Matt Woodruff of @Kirby_Corp and @AWOAdvocacy said the Jones Act waiver is at odds with efforts to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding and maritime commerce. #TheWaterwaysJournal #JonesAct #MaritimePolicy #InlandMarineExpo #IMX
https://t.co/fxnJ4FPXgd

[Lisa @Lisa_Asillie]

AFP is telling you to write your congressman and eliminate 3300 jobs, and open up local industries to foreign competition.

https://t.co/739fD7iWpi

[The American Waterways Operators @AWOAdvocacy]

@realDonaldTrump Your #JonesAct waiver just allowed the @DeptofWar to utilize a Chinese vessel and sideline American mariners...for no discernible reason. How does this advance U.S. interests? Why is Washington undermining American mariner jobs? End the waiver now.

[Florida Maritime Partnership @FloridaMaritim1]

The Jones Act is the ultimate "America First" policy. The American Maritime Partnership’s new national campaign calls on President Trump to protect domestic jobs, secure our supply chains, and end the 150-day Jones Act waiver. Let’s support American mariners!
#JonesAct #Maritime #FloridaJobs
https://t.co/28WWBVTtZV

[Navy League U.S. @NavyLeagueUS]

The Anchors Aweigh Fly-In is officially underway. This morning, Navy League members from across the country boarded buses and headed to Capitol Hill, ready to meet with Members of Congress and make the case for America's sea services. From shipbuilding to recruitment, the issues on the table today matter for the long-term strength of our Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine.

[The American Waterways Operators @AWOAdvocacy]

@realDonaldTrump Trust your instincts and listen to your U.S. mariners: this waiver must end. End the waiver, safeguard maritime jobs, and power up our maritime fleet. #Stopthewaiver

[Crowley @CrowleyMaritime]

The current Jones Act waiver moves our nation in the wrong direction, adding risk without an economic upside. Crowley’s Clay Heil testified before the U.S. Senate on why opposing the waiver remains critical to our nation's resilience and security. Watch: https://t.co/rDOv1YoOzm

[The American Waterways Operators @AWOAdvocacy]

AWO member Vane Brothers highlights how the Jones Act supports our American maritime workforce. Meet Captain Butch Cornelius of Piney Point, MD—one of thousands whose livelihoods depend on the Jones Act. @realDonaldTrump End the waiver. Restore American jobs.

[AMP Maritime 🇺🇸 @AMPmaritime]

Thank you, Ranking Member @SenatorCantwell, for your commitment to a strong maritime workforce.

[AMP Maritime 🇺🇸 @AMPmaritime]

"Extremely Damaging to Every Part of the US Maritime Industry."

@CrowleyMaritime’s Clayton Heil testified before @SenateCommerce & @commercedems on the risks of extending the Jones Act waiver.

The waiver is actively undermining domestic maritime companies and the future of @UsmmaO.

[AMP Maritime 🇺🇸 @AMPmaritime]

The national Jones Act shipping cost for regular gasoline averages less than a penny per gallon.

[Seafarers Union @SeafarersUnion]

Hard to find the right words for this one. 💔

https://t.co/OyUknW3KXD

[Dredging Contractors of America @DredgingUSA1906]

Another Chinese-owned, Chinese-operated, Chinese-crewed, and Chinese-flagged vessel is reaping profits while operating tax-free in domestic commerce along the East and Gulf Coasts.

End the Jones Act waiver. Put Americans back to work. 🇺🇸

[AMP Maritime 🇺🇸 @AMPmaritime]

Reuters reporting shows that the Jones Act waiver has neither brought down prices nor substantially increased nationwide product flows. 🛢️🇺🇸

[Zach Williams @ZachReports]

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