Announced
Financials
Sources
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Friendly
marine transportation
Private
Acquisition
United Arab Emirates
Ports
Single Bidder
Synopsis
DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, acquired Dubai Maritime City, a commercial and industrial maritime park, and Drydocks World, the Middle East’s largest ship repair yard, for $405m. Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World, said: “We are delighted to make these acquisitions which further strengthen the Group’s maritime services and port related businesses. As a global trade enabler, we have been targeting a broader strategy to grow complementary sectors in the global supply chain such as industrial parks, free zones and logistics adding further value for all our stakeholders."
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