CCP approves CMA CGM's acquisition of Turkish logistics firm Borusan
The merger was reviewed under Section 11 of the Competition Act, 2010, and the Competition (Merger Control) Regulations, 2016, the commission said in a statement.
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The transaction entails CMA CGM acquiring full ownership of Borusan from its current shareholders, Borusan Holding AS and Borusan Yatirim ve Pazarlama AS, both based in Türkiye.
CMA CGM, headquartered in France, is a major player in container shipping and port terminal services, with operations in Pakistan through CEVA Logistics Pakistan Pvt. Ltd and CEVA Air and Ocean Pakistan Pvt. Ltd.
Borusan, meanwhile, is primarily active in the Turkish logistics sector and has only a minimal presence in Pakistan through a local agent.
According to the CCP's assessment, the merger does not raise competition concerns in the domestic market, particularly in the freight forwarding (air and sea) segment.
The Commission concluded that the transaction does not result in the creation or strengthening of a dominant position and does not impose significant entry barriers for other players.
The green light signals the Commission's continued support for facilitating cross-border investments while ensuring competitive market practices.
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