Dec 15, 2025 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole plc BB #:124463 has today announced that certain of its subsidiaries have entered into several agreements that when completed will result in the sale of Dole’s port and port operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador to Terminal Investment Limited Holding S.A.
Post completion, Dole will continue to utilize the port pursuant to an agreement with the Buyer to provide port terminal services, including the loading and discharging of containers.
The sale is subject to regulatory clearance in Ecuador. The estimated net proceeds from the sale will be approximately $75 million in cash, after costs and customary transaction completion adjustments.
About Dole plc:
A global leader in fresh produce, Dole plc grows, markets, and distributes an extensive variety of fresh produce sourced locally and from around the world. Dedicated and passionate in exceeding our customers’ requirements in over 85 countries, our goal is to make the world a healthier and a more sustainable place.
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