摘要: |
I was recently invited to participate in a conference where the pros and cons of the Jones Act was discussed. At first, I didn't feel I was qualified to speak on the topic, but I changed my mind after doing some research and talking to some Jones Act experts. As I reviewed the long history of the Jones Act, I recalled the many attacks on the law over the years by those seeking to change it. I was also surprised to learn that 81% of the world's shipping ports have some type of Jones Act equivalent (also known as cabotage laws) to protect against foreign intrusion in a country's domestic industries. So, we are not alone in trying to protect commerce. |