Month: May 2022

In 1920, the United States Congress passed a statute called the Merchant Marine Act of 1920. Most people today refer to the law as the “Jones Act.” The Jones Act was intended to ensure that the United States had a modern and effective merchant marine fleet and to give...

The litany of shipping, transportation and business challenges that have impacted California ports in the past several years have caused significant concerns. This has stemmed from illnesses, delays and disputes. Through it all, workers have done their jobs and been...