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Mark Szakonyi
Associate editor Mark Szakonyi, based in Washington, D.C., covers railroads, U.S. transportation and trade policy, air cargo and ocean shipping.
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Szakonyi_JOC said: @FREIGHTxFASHION OK. But suppliers contract out making it hard to track. More inspection= higher apparel prices. Will US shoppers pay more?
Szakonyi_JOC said: CP CEO tell rail leaders to 'get ready to deal w/ fear' in pushback against their safety concerns over restructuring http://t.co/wQ3opmEMEf
Szakonyi_JOC said: @FREIGHTxFASHION US legal environment could also put them on the hook for lawsuits filed against subcontractors. Other legal minds disagree.
Szakonyi_JOC said: Enough industry jargon already. @MoffatNichol chief economist - "US infrastructure sucks" and could inhibit economy. #PortBfast
Szakonyi_JOC said: Abenomics? Japanese exports to US in April increased for fourth straight month, surging 14.8 percent. @PaulPage http://t.co/OB0Wx1GLoY
Szakonyi_JOC said: Paging WH. MT @tatecurtis Rockefeller to Foxx, points out elephant in room: You can't be a good transportation secretary without new revenue
Szakonyi_JOC said: Mayor Foxx says he will consider grant program for freight projects of natl & regional importance if confirmed as DOT chief.
Szakonyi_JOC said: 'Freight is a critical player in our ecnomy and can be an even greater force to reach into global markets,' says DOT Chief nominee Foxx.
Szakonyi_JOC said: DOT Chief nominee Foxx says he will consider GAO report criticizing how TIGER grant projects are picked. Hopes for funding in fiscal 2015.
Szakonyi_JOC said: Foxx says he's interested in hearing from rail shippers that say they're being overcharged by railroads b/c they have access to only 1 line.
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