Competition in transport

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Competition in transport

Outline of the Community (European Union) legislation about Competition in transport

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These categories group together and put in context the legislative and non-legislative initiatives which deal with the same topic.

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Competition in transport

Competition within the transport industry enables citizens to benefit from efficient and cheaper transport. Free competition also acts as a driving force to open up European networks and therefore gives investments and the network a continental dimension. In this context, the European Union is focusing on regulating this competition through legislation applicable to each mode of transport and a framework for State aid.

ANTITRUST LEGISLATION

Transport by rail, road and inland waterway

  • Competition in transport by rail, road and inland waterway

Maritime transport

  • Freedom to provide maritime transport services
  • Freedom to supply services, competition, unfair pricing practices and free access to ocean trade
  • Exemption for certain agreements between liner shipping companies (“consortia”)

Air transport

  • Exemption of certain air transport agreements from EU competition rules
  • Exemptions from consultations on passenger tariffs and slot allocation at airports

STATE AID LEGISLATION

Transport by rail, road and inland waterway

  • Public passenger transport service by rail and road

Maritime transport

  • Community approach to State aid for transport by sea
  • State aid to shipbuilding (I)
  • State aid to shipbuilding (II)

Air transport

  • Guidelines on State aid for developing regional airports

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