Djiboutian government hits back at DP World

The government of Djibouti has rubbished DP World’s claims that it illegally seized the Doraleh Container Terminal (DCT) and said it had the legal right to assume management.

The government has hit back at DP World’s assertions and said it assumed operations at the terminal in light of its recent poor performances and to “rectify irregularities in the agreement covering its operation”.

In a statement the Djibouti Ports and Free Zones Authority (DPFZA) said: “Contrary to the statement released by the Government of Dubai, the agreement was not for DP World to design, build and operate but for a joint venture between DP World and Port Autonome International de Djibouti.”