The Analysis of Competition Infringements in RORO Transportation in the Light of Sample Cases from EU and Turkey
[Thesis]
Tomur, Huriye Dilbeste
Kuran, Selami
Marmara Universitesi (Turkey)
2019
112 p.
Master's
Marmara Universitesi (Turkey)
2019
In recent years, maritime transport has gained more importance as it is favorable in the carriage of products with different methods. The number of companies which deal with the marine carriage in the European Union has increased, and the maritime transport has started to play an essential role within the EU Member States. Aiming to achieve the harmonization of EU rules as a candidate state, Turkey has started to take cognizance of marine transport. Accordingly, various competition infringements have been occurring in this field. The thesis is primarily focused on RORO transport as a subbranch of maritime transportation. The thesis aims to examine the competition infringements in roll on-roll off (RORO) transport. Abuse of a dominant position and cartel infringements are the most known types of such competition breaches. The market shares of the companies, relevant market, and economic behaviors are analyzed to detect the dominance as well as the abuse of a dominant position. The financial decisions of firms are examined under the cartel infringement, whether such decisions are able to affect the market and the competitors negatively. To ensure effective RORO transport, the elements mentioned above must be analyzed. The protection of fair competition and an effective competitive environment requires various sanctions as a disincentive. This requirement is underpinned by the sample cases from the EU and Turkey.