11 Quotes by Neil Davidson

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.