News / Competition concerns over DP World takeover of Silk Logistics

Australia’s Competition Commission (ACCC) has flagged a series of concerns over DP World’s proposed acquisition of Silk Logistics, as the terminal operator highlighted the success of its end-to-end logistics model in its full-year 2024 results.

In a preliminary statement this morning, the ACCC warned that the purchase could “prompt increased charges and diminished services for rival logistics providers, conditional discounts, and potential access to commercially sensitive information”.

Commissioner Philip Williams said the ACCC had “concerns” around ...