Since 1986 Council Regulation 4056/86 has provided for the exemption of 'conferences' from competition policy rules (Article 85 and 86 of the Treaty) subject to certain conditions, terms and obligations, such as the condition that an agreement shall not cause detriment to certain ports, transport users or carriers owing to the application of rates and conditions of carriage which differ according to the country of origin or destination or port of loading of discharge unless such rates or conditions can be justified.
Since 1986 Council Regulation 4056/86 has provided for the exemption of 'conferences' from competition policy rules (Article 85 and 86 of the Treaty) subject to certain conditions, terms and obligations, such as the condition that an agreement shall not cause detriment to certain ports, transport users or carriers owing to the application of rates and conditions of carriage which differ according to the country of origin or destination or port of loading of discharge unless such rates or conditions can be justified.