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