Summary: Japan’s Fair Trade Commission Publishes Names of 10 Businesses, Including Three Logistics Firms, For Keeping Transaction Prices Unchanged Without Prior Discussion, in Violation of ‘Abuse of Superior Bargaining Position’ on March 15.

On March 15th, the Japan Fair Trade Commission announced the names of 10 companies, including three logistics companies, identified as businesses that maintained transaction prices without engaging in discussions with a significant number of their trading partners to facilitate the smooth pass-through of cost increases related to the abuse of dominant market positions under the Antimonopoly Act. The Commission’s investigation revealed instances where these companies did not undergo proper consultations with their trading partners before maintaining transaction prices. Stay informed about the implications and actions taken by the Japan Fair Trade Commission regarding the identified businesses and their practices related to price pass-through in the logistics industry.