The Dubai-based group that owns P&O Ferries reported record profit in the first half of the year, a period when the UK company attracted sharp criticism for sacking nearly 800 crew to save money.
DP World said profit climbed 52 per cent to $721mn in the six months to the end of June, thanks to a strong performance from its cargo business.
The results, released on Thursday, did not break out figures for P&O Ferries, which caused a political firestorm after it ordered ships back to port…
