The move allows the tie up between Maersk Line, MSC and  CMA CGM to remain in compliance with EU competition law.

A European Commission spokesperson later confirmed that Europe will not investigate the proposed G6 alliance betweenHapag-Lloyd, APL, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Mitsui OSK, NipponYusen Kaisha and Orient Overseas Container Line either.

However, the EC would intervene if either alliance was thought to be breaking competition rules.

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