Competition Agency explained that introduction of the new scheme of container processing in the form planned by Port will lead to infringement of the Law of Georgia on Competition. However, the fact of abuse of dominating position by Poti Port was not proved, since the new scheme of container processing, contradicting competition principles, has not been activated.
In addition, the Agency explained that for the purpose of making the competition environment at the market healthier and strengthening of effectiveness and safety of Poti Port, within the limits of the authority provided for by the law, the Agency submitted correspondent recommendations to Poti Port and Poti municipality.
About a year ago, 14 terminal companies appealed against introduction by Poti Port of unified tariff system for services of container unloading. And last summer, on the basis of the Competition Agency solicitation, court temporarily suspended usage of the new scheme of Poti Port.
