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Florida’s Domestic Maritime Industry Is Critical to Economic and National Security of America
Florida Secretary of Commerce Laura DiBella joined the American Maritime Partnership (AMP) and the Florida Maritime Partnership– in Jacksonville on this National Maritime Day, May
Maritime Experts Available for Briefings on Subtropical Storm Nicole Preparedness and Operations
(November 7, 2022, Jacksonville, FL) As Subtropical Storm Nicole approaches Florida, media outlets, lawmakers and policymakers are encouraged to contact the Florida Maritime Partnership with
Fuel cargo deliveries on domestic maritime vessels resume in Port Tampa Bay after Hurricane Ian
B-Roll available for media (October 1, 2022, Tampa, FL) U.S.-flagged maritime vessels arrived today at Port Tampa Bay following its reopening yesterday, carrying fuel cargo
Maritime Experts Available for Briefings on 2022 Hurricane Ian Preparedness and Operations
As Hurricane Ian approaches Florida, media outlets, lawmakers and policymakers are encouraged to contact the Florida Maritime Partnership with questions about the American maritime industry’s
NEW EY Study: Jones Act Shipping – More Affordable and Reliable Delivery for Puerto Rico
Comprehensive study indicates global shipping rates increased 27 times more than rates in the Caribbean in recent years WASHINGTON – Today, the Transportation Institute (TI) released a comprehensive
Maritime Experts Available for Briefings on 2022 Hurricane Season Preparedness and Operations
As the State of Florida plans for the 2022 hurricane season, media outlets, lawmakers and policymakers are encouraged to contact the Florida Maritime Partnership with
Gov. Ron DeSantis Proclaims May 22 as Maritime Day in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proclaims May 22 as Maritime Day in Florida Florida is home to a thriving domestic maritime industry, and we are thankful
Congressional Hearing on the State of the Maritime Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Congressional Hearing on “State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic” On Tuesday, Feb. 9, the American Maritime Partnership testified before the
Florida Maritime Partnership Applauds Biden Administration for Prioritizing Support of Jones Act in “Buy America” Executive Order
Florida Maritime Partnership Applauds Biden Administration For Prioritizing Support of Jones Act in “Buy American” Executive Order The Florida Maritime Partnership, the voice of Florida’s
Florida Maritime Partnership Requests Gov. DeSantis Give Mariners Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine
Florida Maritime Partnership Requests Gov. DeSantis Give Mariners Priority Access To COVID-19 Vaccine Florida Maritime Partnership sent the following letter to Governor Ron DeSantis today, requesting that
Florida Maritime Partnership Highlights “Military to Maritime” on Veteran’s Day
Florida Maritime Partnership Highlights “Military to Maritime” on Veteran’s Day JACKSONVILLE, November 10, 2020 – In observance of Veteran’s Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, the Florida Maritime Partnership (FMP), a diverse group of business and
FMP Members Launch BookWaves Coalition, Donate More Than 100,000 Books to Students in Alaska, Guam and Puerto Rico to Support Distance Learning
Read the release from Transportation Institute. A partnership of unions, shipping companies and non-profits is directly providing thousands of books to students and families in