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ACM issues recommendations about access to postal delivery network at request of Ministry of Economic Affairs
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today issued its recommendations regarding access of other postal operators to the postal delivery network of a merged PostNL and Sandd. ACM issued these recommendations at the request of Mona … -
Procedure on the provision of information by ACM
Under various regulations and laws, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) is authorized to provide information and intelligence to several administrative authorities, agencies, and regulators, insofar such is necessary for the proper … -
Summary of the PostNL-Sandd decision
Conclusion The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has decided not to grant a license for the acquisition of postal operator Sandd by rival postal operator PostNL. The planned acquisition would create in practice a monopolist in the … -
ACM does not grant a license for the acquisition of postal operator Sandd by PostNL
Having conducted a thorough investigation, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has decided not to grant a license for the acquisition of postal operator Sandd by rival operator PostNL. Martijn Snoep, Chairman of the Board of ACM, … -
Like last year, the growth on the parcel delivery market offsets decrease on the postal market
In 2018, more parcels and fewer letters and postcards were sent than in the previous year. This trend was already observed in 2017. However, the combined turnover of these markets did grow: over 3.5 billion euros was generated from the delivery of parcels … -
PostNL has16.4 percent additional headroom to increase the tariffs for 2020 of the basic set of postal services
Based on the relevant statutory rules, Dutch postal operator PostNL is given additional tariff headroom to raise the tariffs of the basic set of postal services for 2020. These services include the delivery of single-piece letters and parcels. The … -
InSight 2019 – Consumer protection in a changing society
InSight is ACM’s annual statement with recommendations to the Dutch legislature. As the digital economy continues to evolve, and the number of independent contractors keeps on rising in all segments of the job market, consumer protection is in need of a … -
ACM Annual Report 2018
The ACM Annual Report provides an overview of ACM’s results in 2018. Some of the highlights can be found on page 2 of the annual report. In our annual report, we explain how ACM wishes to ensure that markets work well for people and businesses. We … -
ACM: PostNL’s acquisition of Sandd requires further assessment
After a first assessment, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has come to the conclusion that a further assessment is necessary in order to reach a final decision with regard to the effects of the planned acquisition of Dutch postal … -
Public consultation on conditions for access to PostNL’s 24-hour postal services
Dutch postal operator PostNL must offer other postal operators that deliver 24-hour business bulk mail access to its postal delivery network. This has been laid down by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in a new draft …