The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-09-16

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THE JONES ACTJPMorgan analyst identifies Jones Act waivers as oil price lever
Presented by Mara Quinn. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
THE JONES ACTJones Act waivers could contain oil prices
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORWSC proposes battery weight limits per container
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGU.S. and South Korea to discuss shipbuilding cooperation
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEANavy escorts tankers after mine strike in Strait of Hormuz
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICOGroup proposes Jones Act exemption for foreign-built ships
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →

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Mara Quinn (Lead anchor, voiced Matilda) · Eli Grant (The desk, voiced Eric) · Ada Hale (The desk, voiced Alice)

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Mara QuinnWelcome to The Jones Act Desk for September sixteenth, twenty twenty-six. I am Mara Quinn, joined by Eli Grant and Ada Hale. We begin with oil policy.
Eli GrantJPMorgan says the Trump administration could use Jones Act waivers to contain oil prices.
Ada HaleThe World Shipping Council is proposing battery weight limits per container to the IMO.
Eli GrantThe U.S. and South Korea will discuss shipbuilding cooperation during a defense dialogue.
Ada HaleThe U.S. Navy is escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz after a mine strike.
Eli GrantAlianza suggests allowing foreign-built ships to serve noncontiguous U.S. jurisdictions.
Mara QuinnThat is the news for now. Thank you for joining us.
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