THE COMPETITION INFRINGEMENTS iN LINER MARITIME TRANSPORT: ANANALYSIS BASED ON THE EU AND TURKEY*

Abstract

This article aims ta reveal the competition issues in maritime transport and the harmonization of the arrangements between the EU and Turkey. The harmonization process is examined by comparing the relevant provisions in competition law, namely Article 101 and 102 in Treaty on the Functioning ofthe European Union (TFEU) and in Article 4 and 6 in the Law on the Protection of Competition Na. 4054. The impacts of cartel infringement and abuse of a dominant position in the !iner maritime transport is evaluated.