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DHL CEO says rival's claim it broke antitrust rules is unfounded

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Posted on May 2, 2025

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FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The CEO of German postal services group DHL said on Friday that accusations of anti-competitive conduct brought by smaller rival Deutsche Versand Services GmbH were without any

DHL CEO Refutes Antitrust Allegations by Deutsche Versand

FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The CEO of German postal services group DHL said on Friday that accusations of anti-competitive conduct brought by smaller rival Deutsche Versand Services GmbH were without any merit.

DHL CEO Tobias Meyer spoke at its annual shareholder meeting.

Deutsche Versand Services has accused DHL of unfairly taking advantage of its dominant position in letter delivery, including offering bulk delivery of advertising mail below regulated prices.

(Reporting by Matthias Inverardi; Writing by Ludwig Burger; editing by Matthias Williams)

Key Takeaways

  • DHL accused of anti-competitive practices by a rival.
  • CEO Tobias Meyer denies allegations at shareholder meeting.
  • Claims involve unfair pricing in letter delivery services.
  • Deutsche Versand Services challenges DHL's market position.
  • DHL maintains its practices are within legal bounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The main topic is DHL's denial of antitrust allegations made by Deutsche Versand Services regarding unfair competition in letter delivery.
What are the allegations against DHL?
DHL is accused of using its dominant position to offer unfairly low prices for bulk advertising mail delivery.
Who made the allegations against DHL?
The allegations were made by Deutsche Versand Services GmbH, a smaller rival in the postal services market.

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