News / DP World wins again and legal costs rack up for Djibouti and China Merchants

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The republic of Djibouti is running up a significant legal bill; DP World has won another court ruling in its case against the country and port operator China Merchants Port Holdings.

Hong Kong’s court of appeal dismissed a request by China Merchants for a second appeal that the case be heard in Djibouti and ordered the port operator to pay legal costs for the action.

DP World and joint-venture Doraleh Container Terminal are bringing claims against China Merchants, arguing that it induced ...