Review of Port Companies' Market Power
On 16 November 2001, the Ministers of Commerce and Transport announced their decision to commission a study of the market power of New Zealand’s seaports. The study was a response to concerns most recently raised in the report of the Shipping Industry Review.
The purpose of the study was to provide the Government with an overview of competition issues for seaports and the information necessary to make an informed decision about the merits of a Commerce Commission inquiry or other possible courses of action.
Charles River Associates (CRA), the independent consultants appointed to carry out the study, reported to Ministers on 29 April 2002. Officials from the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Transport considered the CRA report and the submissions received on the report in preparing their advice to Ministers. This advice was completed in November 2002. The Ministers of Commerce and Transport released their decision on 20 December 2002. The Ministers concluded that the ports sector is generally competitive and no government intervention is warranted.
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Contacts
Karen Chant
Regulatory and Competition Policy Branch
Ministry of Economic Development |
| phone | 04-470 2309 |
| email | karen.chant@med.govt.nz |
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