Despite an initial judgement to allow DP World to bid for Callao’s Muelle Norte terminal, the claim that this would result in a net loss for the country has reached Peru’s Superior Court.
Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) and APM Terminals both objected to DP World involvement in the process, saying that this would effectively undermine the objectives set out in the tender since DP World is already operating at the port’s Muelle Sur (South Terminal).
In a joint letter to the Peruvian authorities, HPH and APMT both dismissed the argument that the existing Enapu operation is enough to create competition, saying “the basis of the current contest expressly states that one of the main objectives for the North Terminal concession is to promote internal port competition”.
The Superior Court is said to be considering reappraisal of the order from the Ministry of Transportation and Communications that cancelled the injunction against DP World’s participation, if evidence shows that the operator’s involvement would result in injury to the state.
