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Kirby CEO Joseph Pyne was among many business and shipping industry leaders speaking in support of the job-creating benefits of the Jones Act.Testifying on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership, Kirby Corporation Chairman & CEO Joseph Pyne urged Members of Congress to strongly support the Jones Act for the economic, national security and homeland security benefits it provides to the United States.
Mr. Pyne delivered his testimony at a May 21 hearing before the House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation on “The Role of U.S. Ships and Mariners.”
In his statement, Mr. Pyne said “the Jones Act not only helps ensure national security, but also provides good paying jobs and good benefits for workers in America. The domestic maritime industry sustains half a million jobs and takes care of its people. When the markets are tight, even discussing waivers makes matters worse, sends a chilling message to job creators and causes shippers to be less committed to supporting new Jones Act vessels.”
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As recently as Monday, the Morning Spruce was shown in the North Pacific with a speed of 0 on ship-tracking websites.Hyundai says the cargo ship Morning Spruce is on the move again, now scheduled to dock in the U.S. next week with a load of 61 redesigned 2014 Equus luxury sedans.
Morning Spruce was to have docked Monday with what would have been the first load of the Equus cars. Engine trouble at sea delayed it — illustrating the fragility and complexity of global distribution.
Hyundai said it wasn’t worried about losing the cargo — repairs at sea are common — though it was having to shuffle some marketing activities timed with the U.S. launch of the new Equus.
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