The sale was to state-owned Dubai Ports World. In today's Houston Chronicle there is this statement regarding DP World's intended operations:
DP World said it had received all regulatory approvals. "We intend to maintain and, where appropriate, enhance current security arrangements," the company said.
Oops.
In addition, exactly how are suggesting that management of operations is somehow miraculously segregated from security.
In 2003 CSX World got their 1st US Contract in Jacksonville, Florida to devleop, manage, and operate this 35 acre port. Dubai purchased CSX World Terminals last year.
So, they've been eyeing US operations for some time.