They aren't empty now, they are operated by the Brit company, but they just pulled that part of the buyout of the Brit companies assets off the table.
While I can understand why they'd be upset, the fact that they pulled out so early in the 45 day review period makes one wonder if there wasn't something more to this that would have been discovered by a more thorough review.
I had never thought the DPW had any nefarious motives, but was concerned about any folks they might send to work here. They'd be management folks, but might also be a Uncle Achmed's third son, nepotism is rampant in Arab lands, who unbeknownst to Uncle Achmed or his nephew, had come under the spell of a firebrand Wahabbist Imam, and been put in contact with Hamas, or Al Qaeda.
I will bet they just became a major shareholder in a US Company.
Or they saw the 62-2 vote yesterday and realized that even with the 45 day review they wouldn't win over Congress.
I wasn't happy about the sale of the ports, but I believe that the way this was handled from beginning to end will cause us to lose far more security than we gain.
The only possible positive is that XXX-42's consulting check might bounce now.
DPW pulled out because Congress was going to nix the deal, not because DPW was afraid something would be discovered.
More likely, our politicians were afraid something was going to be discovered, about themselves, so they didn't want to let the investigation proceed.
While I can understand why they'd be upset, the fact that they pulled out so early in the 45 day review period makes one wonder if there wasn't something more to this that would have been discovered by a more thorough review.
I had never thought the DPW had any nefarious motives, but was concerned about any folks they might send to work here. They'd be management folks, but might also be a Uncle Achmed's third son, nepotism is rampant in Arab lands, who unbeknownst to Uncle Achmed or his nephew, had come under the spell of a firebrand Wahabbist Imam, and been put in contact with Hamas, or Al Qaeda.
Oh, you mean kind of like the management company they already have in place in Adelaide, Australia? Can you tell me which one of these people are Uncle Achmed's third son?
Glen Hilton is the General Manager for DP World Adelaide, having joined the company in June 2001. Prior to this, Glen previously worked for Ansett Australia, a domestic & international airline where he held the position of Cargo Services Manager Australia managing facilities in 7 Australian locations. Over all, Glen brings over 14 years experience in the International Freight Industry encompassing Management, Commercial and Operational roles. |
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Peter Gaffney |
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| Email: | pgaffney@dpiterminals.com.au |
Peter has over 20 years experience in the shipping industry. He spent 10 years working in the local Adelaide marketplace before taking on role’s in Western Australia and Queensland as Branch Manager. In early 2002 Peter moved back to Adelaide and joined the newly formed Flinders Ports – Adelaide’s privately owned port operator. Peter brings with him a wealth of experience in matters relating to shipping and already has strong relationships with key customers within the industry.
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Clementina Humphrey |
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| Tel: | +61 8 8248 9311 |
| Fax: | +61 8 8248 9370 |
| Email: | chumphrey@dpiterminals.com.au |
Clementina has over 20 years combined experience within the various disciplines of Human Resources including specialist recruitment, training and development roles. Clementina joined DP World Adelaide Pty Ltd in 1995 (known as Sea-Land at that time) and has previously held local and national positions within the major retail, supermarket and manufacturing industries. Clementina is a long-standing member of the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI). Clemmie holds a Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education that she received from the University of South Australia.
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Colin Schunker |
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| Tel: | +61 8 8248 9318 |
| Fax: | +61 8 8248 9392 |
| Email: | cschunker@dpiterminals.com.au |
Colin’s professional career spans over 30 years experience in the Maritime Industry both afloat and ashore. Since coming ashore he was initially involved with the Shipping Line side of the business before transferring to Terminal Operations for DP World Adelaide Pty Ltd. Colin joined Sea-Land Service Inc in 1992 and held several positions from Intermodal Manager, Marine Manager to his current position as Operations Manager. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Shipping attained from the Maritime College in Launceston Tasmania.
Did you not see the bill Congress put forth yesterday?!?! Dubai bent over backwards to try to give the US time to review and what do WE do? Spit in their faces.
So now Dubai knows there was never any intention to give them a fair, impartial review and they decide it's not worth the freaking hassle and the risk of damaging relations further and when they pull out of the deal people want to kick them in the ass on their way out the door.
I'm disgusted with all the witch-hunting, racist and/or paranoid Americans who have surfaced during this deal.