Description of Conduct

On 2 July 2010 three applications for authorisation were lodged by DP World Australia Limited (DP World Australia) and Patrick Stevedores Operations Pty Ltd (Patrick).

The applications concern a proposed arrangement involving DP World Australia and Patrick agreeing to make available preferential treatment to truck carriers engaged in 'dual runs' (i.e. where a truck both delivers a container and collects a container during the same run) at their container terminals at the Port of Fremantle and to agree on some of the terms on which such preferential treatment would occur.

A copy of the applications and supporting submission are available by following the links below.

On 28 July 2010 the ACCC granted interim authorisation to the proposed arrangement.

On 10 November 2010 the ACCC released a final determination granting authorisation in respect of the proposed arrangement for five years. A copy of the final determination is available by following the links below.

Applicant(s)

  • DP World Australia Limited
  • Patrick Stevedores Operations Pty Limited

Authorisation number(s)

  • A91238
  • A91239
  • A91240

Submissions - after draft decision