Target(s)
- automotive terminal at the Port of Melbourne
Summary
Melbourne International RoRo & Auto Terminal Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics AS) (MIRRAT) has submitted a bid to the Port of Melbourne Corporation to redevelop the automotive terminal at Webb Dock West, Melbourne and operate the terminal on an open access basis until 30 June 2040.Market definition
Please refer to the Public Competition Assessment.Competition analysis
Please refer to the Public Competition Assessment.Public competition assessment
Undertakings
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 08/10/2013 | ACCC commenced review under the Merger Process Guidelines. |
| 24/10/2013 | Closing date for submissions from interested parties. ACCC assessing information provided during market inquiries and consulting with merger parties on any relevant issues or concerns arising. |
| 11/11/2013 | ACCC is awaiting further information from MIRRAT. Former provisional date for announcement of ACCC's findings (21st November) is delayed. ACCC will announce a proposed decision date in due course. |
| 30/01/2014 | Draft 87B undertaking proffered by MIRRAT. |
| 04/02/2014 | ACCC commenced market inquiries on draft s87B undertaking. |
| 18/02/2014 | Closing date for submissions regarding MIRRAT's draft s87B undertaking. |
| 03/03/2014 | Former proposed decision date of 6 March 2014 delayed to allow provision of information from MIRRAT. ACCC will announce a new decision date in due course. |
| 21/03/2014 | ACCC received further information from MIRRAT. |
| 27/03/2014 | ACCC announced it would not oppose the proposed acquisition, subject to a section 87B undertaking accepted by the ACCC. |