Cma Cgm S.A
Case brief
What is this about?
The Competition Commission of India approved the proposed acquisition of Neptune Orient Lines Limited by CMA CGM S.A. finding that the combination would not likely cause appreciable adverse effect on competition in the container liner shipping industry due to presence of formidable global competitors.
What did the court decide?
Combination approved under Section 31(1) of the Competition Act, 2002 as not likely to have appreciable adverse effect on competition.
What the court decided
Fair Competition For Greater Good
COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA
(Combination Registration No.C-2016/01/363)
9th May 2016
Notice under Section 6 (2) of the Competition Act, 2002 given by CMA CGM S.A.
CORAM
Devender Kumar Sikri
Chairperson
S. L. Bunker
Member
Sudhir Mital
Member
U. C. Nahta
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the proposed combination between CMA CGM S.A. and Neptune Orient Lines Limited is likely to have an appreciable adverse effect on competition in India.
Whether the deep-sea and short-sea container liner shipping market conditions would remain competitive post-combination.
Parties & counsel
- respondent
Competition Commission of India
- applicant
CMA CGM S.A.
- respondent
Neptune Orient Lines Limited
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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