M&A Deal Summary

DP World Acquires Maritime World

On September 18, 2017, DP World acquired marine company Maritime World for 180M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is DP World’s 1st transaction in the Marine sector.
  • This is DP World’s 4th largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is DP World’s 1st transaction in United Arab Emirates.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2017-09-18
Target Maritime World
Sector Marine
Buyer(s) DP World
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 180M USD

Target

Maritime World

Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Maritime World LLC is an own and operator of container and marine terminals. Maritime World is based in Dubai, UAE.

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Buyer

DP World

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Category Company
Founded 2005
Sector Transportation
Revenue 7.1B USD (2019)
DESCRIPTION

DP World is a global operator of container and marine terminals with a network of more than 65 terminals spanning six continents. DP World’s comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain – from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions. DP World was founded in 2005 and is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 2 of 10
Sector: Marine M&A 1 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 1 of 8
Country: United Arab Emirates M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2017 M&A 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-12-29 Pusan Newport Co.

Busan, South Korea

Pusan Newport Co. Ltd. is a container terminal. Pusan Newport Co. Ltd. offers on-dock service, cargo handling, port security systems, inter-terminal transportations, and other solutions.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2018-03-18 Cosmos Agencia Maritima S.A.C.

Callao, Peru

Cosmos Agencia Maritima S.A.C. is a logistics service provider. Cosmos offers an integrated platform of solutions in activities related to foreign trade, product storage and distribution, as well as freight services that facilitate development and implementation of industry specific projects. Cosmos Agencia Maritima S.A.C. was founded in 1972 and is based in Callao, Peru.

Buy $316M