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ZDS welcomes end to special treatment in antitrust legislation

06.06.2024
HAMBURG. The Association of German Seaport Operators (ZDS) welcomed the European Commission’s decision not to extend the block exemption regulation, which had allowed shipping consortia to agree on which ships could dock at which ports and transshipment facilities and how often. According to ZDS President, Angela Titzrath, this will correct the advantage that shipping alliances have over port and freight forwarding companies in competition law. The relevant competition law needs to be implemented consistently now and the state aid law assessed.

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