CK Hutchison's Panama subsidiary PPC files arbitration against Maersk

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Perspectives Network News: On April 8, Panama Ports Company (PPC), a Panama subsidiary under Hutchison Whampoa Enterprises Limited, formally initiated arbitration against the Maersk Group.

According to information compiled from publicly available sources, Hutchison and its Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) had notified Maersk on February 10 that if its APMT or its affiliates take over and operate the Balboa Port and Cristóbal Port terminals in any form and for any term without Hutchison’s consent, it would cause harm to Hutchison, HPH, and PPC, and legal recourse would be pursued against APMT and related parties. At the same time, Hutchison has warned third parties not to cooperate in any illegal conduct related to the operation of the two terminals.

It is understood that PPC previously, on February 3, initiated an international arbitration process with the Republic of Panama in accordance with the relevant concession agreements and the International Chamber of Commerce arbitration rules. On March 24, PPC further increased the amount of its international arbitration claims to more than $2 billion.

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