The American Maritime Podcast engages the leading voices in American maritime to discuss the leading issues about domestic shipping, waterways, shipbuilding, the men and women who make it all work, and many more topics. When you tune into the American Maritime Podcast, you may hear from government leaders, national security and transportation experts, industry leaders, and of course the many heroes of American maritime. This podcast is made possible by the support of the American Maritime Partnership.
The critics say foreign ships can transport American fuel for less, but why aren't consumers seeing meaningful savings at the pump?In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, host Jennifer Carpenter speaks with David St. Amand, president of Navigistics Consulting, about the economics of fuel transportation and the ongoing Jones Act waiver.Drawing on his analysis of petroleum markets, St. Amand examines how much gasoline moves aboard American vessels, the actual cost of domestic maritime transportation and why lower shipping costs do not necessarily translate into lower prices for consumers.The conversation also explores how refiners and energy traders have profited this past year, the availability of American vessels and the challenges of financing new oceangoing ships.St. Amand also examines alternative approaches to reducing fuel costs and what the available data reveals about the relationship between shipping and prices at the pump.
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6 Apr 2026
How FMC Supports a New Era for U.S. Shipping
In this episode of the American Maritime Podcast, host Jennifer Carpenter sits down with Laura DiBella, newly appointed Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), to explore how the FMC is helping to drive a new era for America’s maritime industry.
DISCLAIMER: This podcast was recorded before the Trump Administration's 60-Day broad waiver of the Jones Act. Please sign up and be a VOICE to stay updated: https://americanmaritimevoices.org/
Chairman DiBella shares her path from local economic development director in Nassau County, Florida, to port director at the Port of Fernandina, leader of the Florida Harbor Pilots Association, Florida’s first female Secretary of Commerce, and now head of the FMC.
Together, Jennifer and Chairman DiBella discuss:
America’s Maritime Action Plan and why she sees it as an “economic development strategic plan” for the entire maritime ecosystem
How the FMC’s enforcement authority and policymaking support U.S. shippers and complement MARAD’s mission
The Commission’s priorities, including a more outward-facing Consumer Affairs Division and a broader global lens on choke points and flags of convenience
The ongoing Great Lakes investigation, ballast water and environmental collaboration with EPA
Closing the land border harbor maintenance tax loophole and what it means for U.S. ports and infrastructure
Implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and new advisory committees, such as the port committee and shipping exchange
Growing Chinese Communist Party maritime influence, the role of choke point studies, and protecting critical maritime infrastructure
Why the Jones Act is, in her words, a “non‑negotiable” pillar of U.S. economic and national security
How a healthy U.S. maritime ecosystem starts at the local waterfront, from maritime opportunity zones to small business impacts and job creation
Chairman DiBella closes with a clear message: maritime can no longer be an afterthought—it must be at the center of America’s economic and security strategy.
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27 Feb 2026
Fueling the Nation with Sam Norton
Welcome aboard the American Maritime Podcast, hosted by Jennifer Carpenter, President of the American Maritime Partnership. In this episode, Jennifer sits down with Sam Norton, Chief Executive Officer of the Overseas Shipholding Group, to discuss America's tanker fleet, the bipartisan push to expand international American commerce, and the mariners who fuel the nation.
OSG boasts a fleet of tankers and articulated tug barges operating across America's coastlines as far as Alaska. Sam shares insights into next-generation technology for carbon capture, nuclear energy, and transportation.
⛴️ Topics Covered:
The role of the Jones Act in empowering our tanker capacity
How OSG is moving into new sectors
The importance of America's merchant mariners
What the future holds for Jones Act carriers
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