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Maersk refutes freight discrimination allegations in response to CADE's query

( April 15, 2025, 19:27 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex summary: In response to a query from the Brazilian competition authority, Maersk addressed allegations raised by the Brazilian Association of Port Terminals (ABTP) regarding potential freight discrimination. Maersk said that the ABTP's data was flawed, citing inconsistencies in the comparative pricing figures and clarifying that freight rates vary depending on multiple factors such as port accessibility, demand and operational constraints. Maersk also dismissed claims of "bundling" services, saying that any references to combined maritime and land transport services were either out of context or speculative.See full response attached....

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