DP World has reiterated that its concession agreement for the Doraleh Container Terminal (DTC) remains in force, warning that the government’s illegal seizure of the facility doesn’t give the right to any third party to violate the terms of the concession agreement.
The statement has been in issued in response to news reports on the opening of the first phase of the Chinese-built International Free Trade Zone, in violation of DP World's exclusive management rights.
DP World reserves the right to take all available legal actions, including claims for damages against any third parties that interfere or otherwise violate its contractual rights.
On 22 February 2018, the Government of Djibouti unlawfully seized control of the Terminal, forced DP World employees to leave the country and purported to terminate the Concession Agreement. DP World has commenced an arbitration against the Government of Djibouti before the London Court of International Arbitration and is awaiting the outcome of this process.
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April 16, 2018
UK court upholds DP World port concession terminated by Djibouti government
DP World Ltd. has issued a public notice stating that the concession agreement to operate the Doraleh Container Terminal in Djibouti, which was awarded by the Government of Djibouti to Doral...
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February 28, 2018
Djibouti Bins DP World’s DCT Concession Deal
Djibouti and terminal operator DP World have terminated the concession contract for the operation of the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) in Djibouti.
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March 10, 2016
Black Rhino Group says Ethiopia-Djibouti fuel pipeline project is feasible
Black Rhino Group, backed by Black Stone Group,
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July 10, 2014
Djibouti seeks to rescind DP World's port concession
The government of Djibouti plans to rescind the concession awarded to DP World for the operation of the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT).
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December 15, 2008
The facility has been inaugurated
