Brussels consortia rules backed by legal competition heavyweight

But industry association reacts angrily to proposed changes due to come into force in 2010

Janet Porter - Monday 13 October 2008

A TOP competition lawyer has leaped to the defence of the European Commission that had come under fierce criticism from container lines over proposed new rules for shipping alliances.

Clyde & Co partner Philippe Ruttley has described the draft regulation covering liner shipping consortia as “helpful and workmanlike”, with useful cl...

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