Japanese carriers could have strong case to appeal South African rejection

According to Alphaliner, there does not seem to be much factual evidence to support the claims that the container merger between Japan's three biggest carriers will disrupt competition in South Africa.
Photo: APM Terminals
Photo: APM Terminals
BY OLE ANDERSEN

The three Japanese carriers NYK, Mitsui O.S.K. Line (MOL), and K Line, which from April 2018 plan to merge their container activities into the alliance named Ocean Network Express, will likely have strong grounds for an appeal when they – likely – file to have the rejection in South Africa reversed.

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