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Djibouti inks contract with PIL to run disputed container terminal

Just weeks after DP World accused the Government of Djibouti of illegally seizing control of the Doraleh Container Terminal a new contract has been signed with Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL).

Marcus Hand, Editor

March 7, 2018

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Djibouti Ports & Free Zones Authority said Doraleh Container Terminal Management Company had inked an agreement with PIL. It said that the agreement with the Singapore-owned shipowner would increase its volumes by 33%.

“This agreement is a first important step towards Doraleh Container Terminal fulfilling its capacity potential,” the ports authority said.

The Government of Djibouti cancelled the previous contract for Doraleh Container Terminal with DP World on 22 February this following a dispute over the concession that had lasted six years. Among the issues with DP World the government cited the port only reaching 57% of its total volume since 2008, and the Dubai-headquartered terminal operator developing competing ports in the nearby region.

DP World blasted the cancellation of the contract as illegal and has taken the case to arbitration in London.

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About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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