By Jacqui Fatka
Farm Progress
In maritime shipping, the global marketplace has rapidly consolidated. In 2000, the largest 10 shipping companies controlled 12% of the market. Today, it is more than 80%, leaving domestic manufacturers who need to export goods at these large foreign companies’ mercy. In a recent executive order signed by the President, the administration specifically encourages the Federal Maritime Commission to ensure vigorous enforcement against shippers charging American exporters exorbitant charges.