"What seems to be missing from all the discussion on this issue is that there are no American companies who have the capital to invest in this type of thing anymore. "
Schumer wanted Halliburton to run the ports.
As I recall, John Gibson pressed Schumer into saying that he would rather see Halliburton running the ports than DP. It was at the very end of an interview and Gibson set up the scenario, which Schumer reluctantly agreed to. Not quite as stunning, but still of interest.
Which is retarded, because Halliburton is not an overseas shipping line, so why would they need wharfs and warehouses?