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China shippers appeal to government to block P3 alliance

Chinese shippers have appealed to their government to block the formation of the P3 alliance.

Marcus Hand, Editor

December 10, 2013

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According to the Asian Shippers’ Council (ASC) the China Shippers Association (CSA) has raised its concerns with the State Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Commerce asking them to block the alliance in accordance to China’s anti-trust law.

The ASC held its annual general meeting in Shenzhen on Monday where the grouping said it objected to the formation of P3. “The sheer size will give P3 the capability to dictate the direction of the freight market,” ASC said in statement following the meeting.

“As the ball is now in the court of the regulators we urge them to think long and hard before giving their approval for P3, for it may well be a game changer we do not need,” it added.

 

 

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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