John D McCown

Container shipping expert with three decades of sector experience as operator and investor. Mentored by Malcom McLean, inventor of container shipping.

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I just published National Maritime Day Reflection https://t.co/8zMtRWvCQV

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The Jones Act Waivers Aren’t Achieving Stated Purpose But Hinder Long Term Maritime Goals - Center for Maritime Strategy

https://t.co/uPUMEQXBry

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Pleased that the Center for Maritime Strategy published this morning an article I wrote on the timely topic of freedom of navigation.

https://t.co/rUn1Apahi4

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@SecretaryWright Terrible decision. The last waiver 5 years ago had just one foreign move with savings less than 2 cents per gallon. If duplicated (ships move 6.5% of total; pipeline cheaper), the savings would be 0.13 cents/gallon nationwide.

https://t.co/ZSGZlzUZ2n

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@CatoInstitute @cpgrabow Terrible decision. The last waiver 5 years ago had just one foreign move with savings less than 2 cents per gallon. If duplicated (ships move 6.5% of total; pipeline cheaper), the savings would be 0.13 cents/gallon nationwide.

https://t.co/ZSGZlzUZ2n

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@PressSec Terrible decision. The last waiver 5 years ago had just one foreign move with savings less than 2 cents per gallon. If duplicated (ships move 6.5% of total; pipeline cheaper), the savings would be 0.13 cents/gallon nationwide.

https://t.co/ZSGZlzUZ2n

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Please help John reach his fundraising goals for the 5 Borough Bike Tour 2026! https://t.co/6akk6BzDQ1 via @cysticfibrosis

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My latest article published by the Center for Maritime Strategy today highlights the need for the U.S. to increase its capability with this existing technology, both on the offensive and defensive side.

https://t.co/YOJAEjczfJ

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Check out my latest article: September Has 6.6% Decline For Inbound Containers https://t.co/NbrIwSStT9 via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: 0.1% Container Volume Increase In August; Bottom To Drop Out In September Volume https://t.co/2gh0z50Yv0 via @LinkedIn

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This is recent discussion on tariffs, trade and container shipping that I hope you find informative and interesting.

https://t.co/fKZJ877OcI

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Check out my latest article: $4.4 Billion 2Q25 Profit For Container Shipping https://t.co/N5DXuyETEY via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: 3.2% Container Volume Increase In July; Deceleration Going Forward Will Be Eye-Popping https://t.co/DoDkQLojdZ via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: June Saw Inbound Boxes Down 7.9%, Larger Declines Coming https://t.co/Zu9wpMKQkD via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: 6.9% Container Volume Decrease In May, Bigger Drops Coming https://t.co/D599hCuqNV via @LinkedIn

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@svdate Form WH COS Mick Mullvaney is saying that flagpole represents a safety risk for the large helicopter that lands on the South Lawn.

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Check out my latest article: $9.9 Billion 1Q25 Net Income For Container Shipping https://t.co/1lFmBZRZ7B via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: 9.6% April increase for inbound boxes; buckle up for volatility ahead https://t.co/KbkG21zG57 via @LinkedIn

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Check out my latest article: March Volume Up 11.2% But Major Macro Challenges Ahead https://t.co/2O1MPmp8F5 via @LinkedIn