The Spanish Competition Authority approves a proposed acquisition in the maritime transportation sector subject to certain commitments following an in depth investigation (Terminal Ferry de Barcelona / Grimaldi)

The CNMC approves the acquisition of Terminal Ferry de Barcelona (TFB) by the Grimaldi group subject to commitments.* Grimaldi has undertaken, among other things, to relinquish and return part of its current concession in the port of Barcelona to the Barcelona Port Authority (APB).The operation has been authorised after a thorough investigation, given the risks it entailed for competition in the Port of Barcelona.It concerns the management of the terminals of the Port of Barcelona and the regular transport of roll-on/roll-of cargo and passengers between Barcelona and the Balearic Islands. Madrid, 03 May 2023.- The CNMC has authorised the Grimaldi Group to acquire