Bloomberg: $40M in Jones Act waiver tanker voyages went unreported

Bloomberg Government found that foreign-flagged tankers moved over $40 million in petroleum products between U.S. ports without appearing in public Jones Act waiver reports, indicating a gap in federal transparency. The finding suggests the waiver process may be underreported, raising questions about enforcement and the scope of cabotage exceptions. This matters as it could prompt regulatory scrutiny and affect shipping and energy logistics.