Neil Davidson Quotations

One transaction will catapult Dubai into the heavyweight league of port operators. There will never be an opportunity like this.

P&O had an obligation to their shareholders. An offer came in which was too attractive to turn down.

P&O is significant for both Singapore and Dubai. Its acquisition will increase their business activity in large amounts in one go.

P&O will allow PSA to spread its business across a large number of ports and countries.

It's not about planting flags in as many places as you can. It's about owning successful terminals in as many places as you can.

Around half of all new legislation that impacts on business derives from rules agreed by governments at the EU level.

Certain port operations in certain locations recognized the potential years ago, and embarked on acquisitions.

It's an all-or-nothing business. You have to go after it in a big way or not at all.

It's not a particularly profitable business. There are a hundred other things (where) American investors can put their money to better use and more profitable use.

The logic of PSA bidding is sensible. PSA is still very dependent on Singapore, and P&O at a stroke radically changes that.

The logic of PSA bidding is sensible. PSA is still very dependent on Singapore and P&O at a stroke radically changes that.