KUALA LUMPUR, 27 MAY 2025 - The Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) today released its preliminary analysis report on the block exemption application for Vessel Sharing Agreements (VSAs) in liner shipping services. The current three-year exemption expires on 6 July 2025. The preliminary assessment conducted by MyCC is under the provisions of the Competition Act 2010 (Act 712).
Upon completing its preliminary assessment of the block exemption application, MyCC has launched an online public consultation for thirty (30) days, starting from 27 May to 25 June 2025. This consultation process is in line with the provisions of Competition Law.
MyCC invites all interested stakeholders and members of the public to provide their feedback on the proposed block exemption application, as outlined in the consultation document. In this application, the applicants are seeking a five (5)-year extension of the current block exemption for vessel sharing agreements.
"Public participation is vital for our assessment process and we encourage all relevant stakeholders to submit their written feedback on this important matter. Interested parties can visit www.mycc.gov.my or write to us at [email protected],” said Mr Iskandar Ismail, Chief Executive Officer of MyCC.
The VSA block exemption applies exclusively to shipping services provided by vessel operators in ocean transport and does not cover any inland transportation of goods that form part of the carriage. This includes services provided by logistics providers, freight forwarders, depot operators, truckers, rail operators, off-dock facility providers, and warehousing service providers, regardless of whether these entities are affiliated with the vessel operators or otherwise.
To provide feedback:
Duration: 27 May 2025 – 25 June 2025
Link: Feedback Form Public Consultation
For more information, please visit www.mycc.gov.my.