The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-10-01

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THE JONES ACTJones Act vessels carry higher build and operating costs than foreign ships
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PORTS AND LABORGreat Lakes Shipyard to start two new tug hulls later this year
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGAAPA chief reports record turnout amid US maritime policy focus
Presented by Mara Quinn. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEANEPR orders LUMA Energy to file biweekly public lighting reports
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THE Japan LNG firms agree to purchase Alaska natural gas
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →

The desk

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

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Mara QuinnThis is The Jones Act Desk. Today is October first twenty twenty six. With me are Eli Grant and Ada Hale. Let's open the front page.
Eli GrantIndependent analyses document far higher build and operating costs for Jones Act vessels versus foreign ships.
Ada HaleGreat Lakes Shipyard will begin two new tug hulls later this year in Cleveland.
Mara QuinnThe AAPA chief noted record turnout amid renewed federal maritime policy focus.
Eli GrantNEPR ordered LUMA Energy to submit biweekly public lighting reports.
Ada HaleTwo Japanese LNG firms signed preliminary deals for Alaska gas supply.
Mara QuinnThat is our front page for this edition. Thank you for joining us.
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