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LNG Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
The Biden administration approved another Jones Act waiver over the weekend to allow urgent supplies of LNG to be sent…
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Labour racketeering scheme smashed in Puerto Rico
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has returned an indictment charging seven defendants with running a criminal enterprise dedicated…
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Crowley opens LNG terminal in Puerto Rico
US shipping conglomerate Crowley has inaugurated an LNG loading terminal in Peñuelas in the south of Puerto Rico. The facility…
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TOTE Maritime says its San Juan terminal in Puerto Rico is nearing full productivity
Princeton, New Jersey-headquartered shipping company TOTE Maritime, one of the major Jones Act companies that has traditionally supplied Puerto Rico,…
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Department of Homeland Security says no need to extend Jones Act waiver for Puerto Rico
The US government’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Thursday it does not think it is necessary to extend…
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Fuel cargoes being discharged in Puerto Rico as terminals reopen
Tankers are beginning to discharge their loads at more terminals in Puerto Rico as the facilities come back online, according…
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Senator McCain introduces bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act
US Senator John McCain has introduced a bill to make permanent Puerto Rico’s temporary exemption from the Jones Act, which…
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Trump rescinds Jones Act for 10 days to help hurricane-hit Puerto Rico
President Donald Trump has finally ordered the Jones Act to be waived for 10 days for shipments to hurricane-hit Puerto…
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Senator John McCain calls for Jones Act to be waived to help hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico
US Senator John McCain on Tuesday called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to waive the Jones Act in…
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Crowley Maritime establishes six-vessel flow of relief supplies to Puerto Rico
Jacksonville, Florida-based Crowley Maritime has lined up six vessels to maintain a flow of relief supplies to Puerto Rico in…
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Puerto Rico disaster zone must get ports up and running, says governor
Puerto Rico’s governor has declared reopening the island’s ports a priority as it tries to recover from the huge devastation…
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Dominican Republic shuts most ports ahead of Maria, Puerto Rico loses power after hurricane’s hit
The Dominican Republic on Wednesday announced it has closed most of its ports ahead of Hurricane Maria’s expected arrival but…
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Amendment to exempt Puerto Rico from Jones Act rejected
The US House of Representatives Rules Committee has rejected a proposed bill amendment that would have exempted Puerto Rico from…
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AMP slams bill amendment to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act
A politician’s proposal to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act has come under heavy fire from the US marine…
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Crowley invests $21m for upgrades to Puerto Rico terminal
Florida-based Crowley Maritime is going to invest an extra $21m in improvements to its Isla Grande port terminal in Puerto…
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Claims that lifting Jones Act for Puerto Rico would endanger security
An attempt by Puerto Rico to amend the Jones Act in order to give some relief to the beleaguered island…
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FERC authorises Excelerate’s planned LNG terminal offshore Puerto Rico
The US Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has authorised the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal offshore Puerto Rico.…
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Crowley invests $48.5m in Puerto Rico port
San Francisco: Multinational transportation and logistics player Crowley on Monday inked a $48.5m construction contract for a new pier at…
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Sea Star Line adds third new barge to Puerto Rico service
Jacksonville: US shipping agent Sea Star Line has added a new on-hire barge to ply its routes between Jacksonville, Florida…
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Crowley to fill void left by Horizon’s retreat from Puerto Rico
Miami: The Puerto Rico Ports Authority’s boss issued a statement on Thursday assuring compatriots and trade partners that the US…
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