The Jones Act DeskSHIPS, PORTS, AND THE LAW OF AMERICAN SHIPPING. · 2026-10-05

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PORTS AND LABORHanwha Group acquiring Philly Shipyard
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
SHIPBUILDINGUSS John F. Kennedy construction spanned 15 years
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
ENERGY AT SEATrump threatens doubled tariffs over Alaska LNG
Presented by Eli Grant. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
PUERTO RICO AND THE Villa Azure Boutique Hotel built with local capital
Presented by Ada Hale. Read the story on The Jones Act Desk →
TRADE AND POLICYFMC removes three-year limit on ship fee complaints
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 QuinnThis is The Jones Act Desk. Today is October fifth 2026. With me are Eli Grant and Ada Hale. We open with today's front page.
Eli GrantHanwha Group is acquiring Philly Shipyard as part of major US shipbuilding sector investments.
Ada HaleConstruction of the USS John F. Kennedy aircraft carrier spanned 15 years at Newport News.
Eli GrantTrump has threatened doubled tariffs on South Korea over the Alaska LNG project.
Ada HaleThe Villa Azure Boutique Hotel was built using local capital, its owner confirmed.
Eli GrantThe Federal Maritime Commission has removed the three year limit on ship fee complaints.
Mara QuinnThat wraps this edition. Thank you for joining The Jones Act Desk.
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