The Norwegian postal service Posten has accepted a NOK 83.6 million fine imposed by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) in 2010 for having prevented competitors from entering the market.
ESA decided Posten had breached the competition rules by entering into exclusive agreements with supermarket chains when it established Post in Shops.
ESA therefore ordered the company to pay a fine of around NOK 100 million in 2010. The Norwegian postal service disagreed with this decision and brought the case before the EFTA Court. The judgment means that ESA's decision remains in force but that the fine has been reduced from Euro 12.89 million to Euro 11.1 million.
“I’m disappointed about the EFTA Court’s decision and take note of it, but am pleased that the ESA fine has been reduced,” says Posten CEO Dag Mejdell.
Following the ESA decision, Schenker has brought a claim for damages of NOK 460 million against Posten. This case will be heard by Oslo District Court. Norway Post rejects the claim for damages.
“We disagree with Schenker’s claim for damages and look forward to the court hearing of this case,” says Mr Mejdell.
Saturday, May 25th | Last update07:56:16 AM GMT
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