
The consequences for DFDS’ competitor on the English Channel, Groupe Eurotunnel, could be extensive, should the British Competition Commission (CC) rule that the company’s purchase of Seafrance has a negative effect on competition in the channel.
“The CC carries out an investigation and decides whether it has or may be expected to result in an significant lowering of competition. If so, the CC has wide-ranging powers to remedy any competition concerns resulting from the merger, including preventing a merger from going ahead. It can also require a company to sell off part of its business or take other steps to improve competition,” says Siobhan Allen, press officer at CC, to ShippingWatch.
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