Did Trump’s Jones Act waiver lower diesel prices?

The MAM 141 (formerly the Double Skin 141) is a double-hulled Articulated Tug Barge (ATB) with a liquid cargo capacity of 137,500 barrels (bbl). It has a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of approximately 21,940 tonnes. (Image Credit: Advanced Polymer Coatings)

By John D. McCown, for the CT Mirror The Trump Administration is frantically searching for ways to bring diesel prices under control, and the search is landing just as New England households start buying heating oil for winter. The White House has considered everything from encouraging refiners to limit exports, allowing broader use of tax-exempt […]

Why the Jones Act matters—to both Connecticut and Puerto Rico

The Eileen McAllister launched at Washburn & Doughty . Credit: McAllister Towing Photo

by Jaime Santiago, CT Mirror. I’ve spent my career in the maritime industry, working with several shipping companies across Puerto Rico. Born and raised on the island, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to its port operations for decades. Today, I serve as Vice President and General Manager of McAllister Towing in Puerto Rico. From […]