Ports

Total 23 Posts

Chinese Involvement with Australia's Port of Darwin Called into Question Again

Controversial from the start, a Chinese company's lease of the Port of Darwin became an issue during Australia's national elections in early May, and could be subject to a forced divestment.

China Market Regulator Warns Against Dodging Port Deal Probe

Over the weekend, China's market regulator warned against any actions to circumvent the ongoing antitrust investigation on the CK Hutchison port purchase.

Panamanian Government Finding Puts Port Deal in Jeopardy, New Purchasing Structure Being Considered

Recent developments related to the deal to sell two key Panamanian ports to an American private equity company have added new complications and complexity to the situation, leading to uncertainty as to the ultimate outcome.

Chinese Antitrust Review Stalls BlackRock Port Acquisition

A high-stakes global port deal is now in peril as Beijing's antitrust authority announced a formal review of the deal last week. This announcement has put a halt to the deal, and has far-reaching implications for Panama's strategic waterways and the global shipping industry.

CK Hutchison Deal Sparks "Extensive Discussion"

Hong Kong's CK Hutchison finds itself at the center of a growing international controversy over its deal to sell its port business, including assets in Panama, to a U.S. firm. The transaction has sparked "extensive discussions" in Hong Kong, underscoring the delicate balance between global

CK Hutchison Criticized for Panama Port Deal

CK Hutchison's negotiated sale of its port business has sparked criticism, highlighting the geopolitical implications of U.S.-China competition on international firms.

BlackRock To Purchase Panama Ports from CK Hutchison

CK Hutchison, a Hong Kong company that owns and operates two key Panama ports, as well as many other ports across the globe, has reached an agreement in principle with private equity firm BlackRock to sell a significant portion of its port business.
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