Portland approves search for terminal concession

Portland approves search for terminal concession
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Port of Portland commissioners Wednesday unanimously approved a contract with Morgan Stanley to handle the port’s solicitation to privatize its Terminal 6 container facility, spokesman Josh Thomas said.
   The process of selling what is likely to be a long-term concession is expected to be completed by September, at the earliest.
   The financial services firm will begin marketing a concession and seeking qualified bidders in the next few months. Investors will then take a couple of months to perform due diligence on the terminal and its financial prospects, followed by a few months for bid evaluation and selection, followed by financial close and approvals. ' Eric Kulisch