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Maritime official wants more control over ocean carrier contracting
The nation’s top container-trade regulator says he wants ensure more fairness in ocean carrier contracts after a spike in shipper complaints.
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Rail shippers applaud federal appeals court ruling on alleged price fixing
A U.S. federal appeals court ruled that four Class I railroads must bear the burden on what internal documents can be excluded from two lawsuits…
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DOJ expands scrutiny of possible supply-chain profiteers
The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.
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Mission creep: Why the FTC is investigating retail supply chain distortions
The Biden administration wants consumer protection regulators to examine whether giant retailers are creating supply chain distortions for smaller businesses.
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House passes bill expanding powers of maritime regulators
Ocean shipping reform legislation passed on Wednesday in the U.S. House as the Senate prepares companion legislation.
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Swiss megaship operator rejects allegations of collusion by US shipper
A U.S. manufacturer defends its complaint filed against container ship giant MSC with the Federal Maritime Commission despite the carrier’s denial of contract violations.
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US company sues ‘collusive’ ocean carriers, alleging price manipulation
An American company has accused foreign ocean carriers of abusing the container market to pad their profits.
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Maritime regulator signs first-ever competition agreement with Justice Department
The Federal Maritime Commission has partnered with the DOJ to pursue competition violations.
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Lawmakers advance bill that could separate Amazon’s logistics operations
Amazon warns that third-party sellers and customers would be harmed if the company were forced to divest its logistics operations.
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Discussions among railroads to be allowed as evidence in price-fixing lawsuits
Communications between the railroads about fuel surcharges can be included in legal proceedings pertaining to alleged price fixing that occurred in the early 2000s, a…
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