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To: Just_Observing who wrote (4764)	3/28/2003 4:43:59 PM
From: Just_Observing	Respond to of 21614

Storm in a port: British chief opposes American muscle By Rory McCarthy in Qatar and Vikram Dodd in London March 29 2003 Serious divisions have emerged between Britain and United States over plans for the running of Iraq's largest port at Umm Qasr. Air Marshal Brian Burridge, Britain's chief military officer in the Gulf, said it should be run by Iraqis as a model for the future reconstruction of the country. But earlier this week the Bush Administration handed the $US4.8million ($8million) contract to the private Stevedoring Services of America (SSA). The Seattle-based firm has clashed with workers across three continents and faced accusations of being union busters. SSA will manage the port and handle cargo and shipping. The US and British military say Umm Qasr is vital for the delivery and unloading of humanitarian supplies, though some experts think it could also be useful if the war drags on and fresh supplies are needed for the troops. smh.com.au