The UK competition commission (CC) also saidthe company was not allowed to operate with any other vessels at the port fortwo years.

The final decision is the result of a probeinto the acquisition by Eurotunnel of three ferries from the defunct SeaFrance,which it deployed between Dover and Calais under the MyFerryLink banner.

The CC said the deal could mean higherprices for cross-Channel passengers and freight customers.

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