4. NAFTA cabotage circa 2015
Cabotage restrictions in North America are pervasive, but some exceptions exist. In this section of the essay, we examine cabotage in
truck transport, shipping, intermodal containers and air transport. It is
important to note that more than one law may restrict cabotage.
Many different regulations are used to prevent foreign competition in
domestic markets, from transportation licensing and customs rules, to
emigration and labor restrictions