Dubai Ports World bought the British firm that had the port management contracts. The purchase as approved by British courts.
None of this has much to do with Dubai Ports World, a reputable company based in the United Arab Emirates. The firm just acquired a British shipping firm, and has taken over its contracts to manage terminals in six U.S. ports.
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