News / DP World’s 'one-stop shop' ambition via purchase of Unifeeder is 'a risky strategy'

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DP World’s planned acquisition of European shortsea container line Unifeeder took the industry by surprise when the deal was announced earlier this month.

The rationale for the global port operator’s proposed $765m purchase of North Europe’s leading feeder and domestic container carrier from private equity group Nordic Capital has had analysts scratching their heads for the definitive synergy advantage ever since.

According to Maritime consultant Drewry, DP World has embarked on a “risky strategy”.

It suggests DP World is endeavouring to “break free” from the ...