Regulation

EU rejects cartel charges against carriers

The European Commission denies allegations of carrier cartelization and unfair competitive advantages put forth by EU freight forwarders. There are no signs so far of anti-competitive practices or illegal alliances, states spokesperson to ShippingWatch.
(ARKIV) | Photo: PR/Maersk
(ARKIV) | Photo: PR/Maersk
by peter thomsen, watch media’s eu correspondent

BRUSSELS – Despite charges of cartel formation and a clear urge to launch investigations of companies such as A.P. Møller-Maersk and other container lines’ collaborations, there are currently no signs of illegal activity.

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