Deutsche Bahn Group (DB Schenker)
Following a leniency application, the Commission investigated alleged collusion by a number of multi-national companies involved in the supply of international freight forwarding services to the New Zealand market. The Commission filed proceedings against a number of companies forming part of the Deutsche Bahn Group and providing freight forwarding services under the DB Schenker brand. The company was fined $1.1 million in the High Court in June 2011.
Case Details
Parties
Deutsche Bahn Group (DB Schenker)
Category
Anti-competitive conduct
Sub-category
Act/Section
Commerce Act 1986 ss 27, 30, 80
Industry
Transport, postal, and warehousing
Status
Closed
Outcome
Judgment
Case number
Date opened
13 June 2011
Date closed
13 June 2011
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