John Gallagher
Monday, August 5, 2024
Tow truck operators blame lack of insurance in price-gouging debate
FMCSA has been called on to rein in spiraling towing rates that many claim lack proper oversight.
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John Gallagher
Wednesday, March 30, 2022
FMC commissioner red-flags Congress on China’s container monopoly
A federal regulator is using a new report to spotlight the importance of ocean containers to the U.S. economy and the threat of China’s market dominance.
John Gallagher
Thursday, March 3, 2022
House panels open price-gouging probe of major ocean carriers
Congressional watchdogs are alleging predatory pricing by three major container ship operators and want answers by March 16.
Eric Kulisch
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
‘Collusion’ drumbeat leads to multilateral probe of shipping lines
Several trade and transport groups claim ocean carriers should lose special antitrust privileges and face stricter regulatory enforcement of shipping laws.
John Gallagher
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Buttigieg vows to fight container-rate inflation
DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted holiday season wins at the ports of LA and Long Beach while addressing shipping-sector prices.
Darren Prokop
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Commentary: When is a carrier price gouging?
Darren Prokop’s commentary concerns whether price gouging is taking place on container shipping between Asian ports and the U.S.