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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Iran war: What's the Jones Act, and why has Trump suspended it for 60 days?

The Jones Act, formally known as the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, was passed by Congress to rebuild the United States's shipping industry after German U-boats devastated the country's merchant fleet during World War I. At its core, the act requires that any ship transporting goods or passengers between US ports must be built in the US, owned by US citizens and crewed primarily by Americans.
Washington DC
US politics
fromFortune
4 days ago

White House suspends the Jones Act for 60 days. Analysts see a gas price impact of 3 cents | Fortune

The Trump administration temporarily waives the Jones Act for 60 days to address energy market disruptions and supply chain issues caused by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
World news
fromenglish.elpais.com
4 days ago

Iran maintains its threat in the Strait of Hormuz despite opening passage to some vessels from non-combatant countries

Iran selectively allows ships through the Strait of Hormuz, using control of this critical waterway as leverage against the United States and Israel while permitting passage to non-hostile nations.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
7 months ago

US issues sanctions against Greek shipper of Iranian oil

The United States sanctioned a global shipping network owned by Greek shipper Antonios Margaritis to disrupt Iranian oil exports and reduce weapons-program revenue.
Environment
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago

Meet the cement transport ship that makes cement ingredients while sailing | TechCrunch

Seabound's carbon capture system converts engine CO2 to limestone, addressing pollution in shipping and cement industries.
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