The Polish Chamber of Supply and Logistics (PISiL) has voiced its dissatisfaction with the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKIK) for not adequately addressing complaints about the market dominance of major shipping companies like Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk. The PISiL's chairman, Marek Tarczyński, expressed concerns that UOKIK has been unresponsive, using formal pretexts to avoid action on this important issue. This sentiment highlights a growing frustration among logistics professionals in Poland regarding perceived inaction against international corporations that may be undermining fair competition.

Significantly, the issue has garnered attention due to a recent ruling in the United States, where the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) fined MSC $22.67 million on January 28 for numerous violations of the U.S. Shipping Act over several years. This enforcement action followed an extensive investigation which uncovered that MSC had engaged in questionable billing practices and failed to meet the transparency requirements mandated by American law. Such developments emphasize the disparity in regulatory approaches between the U.S. and Poland, raising questions about the effectiveness of local oversight in the face of powerful international companies.

This situation not only reflects the operational challenges faced by logistics firms in Poland but also underscores the need for stronger regulatory frameworks to ensure fair competition within the industry. PISiL's call for UOKIK to take more decisive action may lead to a reconsideration of how competition laws are enforced in Poland, particularly against large global firms. If the Polish authorities fail to respond, it could further entrench the notion that local businesses are at a disadvantage when competing against larger, international players who may not play by the same rules.