[Fruitbat]

There are others but no American company wanted the business.

They probably consider it too much of a headache with all the regulation and union demands.

Then why does DPW want it then?

Not being strident, just asking questions. Not that you necessarily have the answers. But if no American or "allied" (in the WOT) company wanted it, then why would they if it was such a "rotten deal?"

[Eric in the Ozarks]

There is no doubt that this deal will be completely examined over several months. No one should object to this.

[oceanview]

and DPW wanted it bad - they paid a market premium for these P&O assets. but of course, we can't ask that question. we are racists and xenophobes don't you know, and now we are responsible for exposing the "secret deal".

[Siena Dreaming]

The Dubai company is not burdened with all the onerous tax regulations, etc. that American companies are saddled with.

That's why the US companies got out of ports long ago.

And, thus, no bidding by any American company on this deal.

[clawrence3]

UAE is an "allied" (in the WOT) company!!!