Abstract
Competition law is a constantly developing field; it encompasses the possibility of collusion between undertakings in a market, possible abuses of dominant position, the regulation of mergers and State aid within the EU. Far from being straightforward, the application of antitrust law to the maritime industry poses some serious intricacies; this is due to the structure of the maritime sector and the atavistic forms of co-operation between shipping firms which have traditionally characterised this sector of the market, with liner conferences as the most notorious example. The aim of this chapter is to unfold the main issues related to the application of EU competition law to the maritime sector. In order to do so, the chapter will explore the entire EU antitrust regulatory framework (Art. 101 (cartels), Art. 102 (abuse of dominant position), Art. 107 (State Aid), and the EU Merger Regulation), analysing the implications arising from its application to ports and maritime undertakings within the EU.
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