BUSINESS TAKEOVER

Business Takeover

Business Takeover

Introduction

DP World Ltd., A subsidiary of holding company Dubai World, - one of the very few Arab companies that are not associated with oil-or how much playing a prominent role in world economy. The company is fully "national champion" - after default of Dubai World, DP World was even intentionally withdrawn from the scheme for the restructuring debt. Analysis of DP World the most correct conduct in relation to Singapore's PSA due to the same business structure. In contrast, Hutchinson Whampoa and AP Moller-Maersk, whose business is diversified listed company engaged primarily port terminals. Accordingly, the statements available to DP World and PSA significantly more informative than the brief overview of the relevant segments in the consolidated financial statements Hutchinson Whampoa and AP Moller-Maersk.

Market position and business structure

The company DP World Ltd is one of the largest operators of port terminals in the world. The total volume of goods passing through its ports in 2009 amounted to 43.4 million TEUs A (Consolidated figures below, as the company consolidates only 28 out of 50 terminals). Thus the aggregate throughput of 60 million TEUs. The dependence of DP World from the main port (Jebel Ali, Dubai) lower than that of PSA or Hutchinson Whampoa, which suggests a greater diversification of operations. In addition, Jebel Ali is already installed valves that allow to move the four containers at a time, which gives the company a small competitive advantage, because reduces the time of discharge container.

P&O Maritime Services

P&O Ferries, a part of DP World is a cross-channel ferry operator providing passenger and freight transportation services. The company operates six ferry crossing routes sailing in Europe that include Dover to Calais, Hull to Rotterdam, Hull to Zeebrugge, Portsmouth to Bilbao, Cairnryan/Troon to Larne, and Dublin to Liverpool. It also operates themed minicruises and minicruises from Hull, Portsmouth and Dover. In association with accommodation providers, the company offers its customers with accommodation facilities from a selection of hotels, cottages, villas and holiday parks. P&O Ferries primarily operates in Europe. It is headquartered in Dover, the UK and employs around 4,000 people.

Takeover

The P & O acquisition is the culmination of the rise of Dubai to the port authority. The foundation was laid in 1979 with the construction of the sheikdom of Jebel Ali Port, which today is the logistics hub of the region. In 2004, DP World, the international activities of the American company CSX port and pushed it into the top ten of the industry. At that time no one objected, especially since U.S. sites were not affected.

DP World, a subsidiary of Dubai World Corporation, is engaged in the operation and development of marine container terminals. The company provides stevedoring services such as container services, bulk cargo services, general cargo services, project cargo services, car carrier services, reefer vessels, passenger terminal services, passenger vessel store services and baggage handling services. DP World offers maritime services that include government shipping services, cargo services, port services, defense maritime services and chartering ...