POTA-MCS deal 'dead', says ACCC
The sale of Sydney empty container park operator Maritime Container Services (MCS) to its rival, P&O Trans Australia (POTA), appears likely to be abandoned after yesterday's strong objection by the competition watchdog.
Serious concerns: ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel sees no way forward for MCS deal
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) outlined "strong competition concerns" surrounding the deal, which would have reduced from three to two the number of empty container parks with rail access to Port Botany (see separate report).
ACCC chairman Graeme...
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