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If the Chinese giant settles in Liege, the city will be the first distribution center in Europe of this one.
IThere is some frying on Ali Baba's finish line in Liège, according to several sources familiar with the matter. According to our information, the directors of the Paris Airport, shareholder of Liège Airport, blocked the file at a board meeting held last week.
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The file was not mature enough
", Says a source. "
The file that was presented was incomplete
"Says another,"
we asked to see the complete file before approving anything
She adds.
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There are still questions regarding the deed of ownership
", Says a third source. "
Fedex lobbying at Paris airport
", Says the first source, hence the blocking of their directors. The US giant Fedex announced last year new investments to strengthen its Liege anchorage in Liege and eyeing now on the land promised to Alibaba, we learn. These represent only 22 ha, so there is room, says one of our sources.
"The deal will be made"
Contacted, the Paris Airport and the Liège Airport did not wish to comment. At the time of writing, Fedex had not yet responded to our requests.
The Sowaer Board meets tomorrow and is expected to approve the property agreement. The board of directors of the airport will still have to approve the deal, but the Paris airport has a majority of blocking.
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The deal will be done
", We are told by sources familiar with the matter, who believe that the current crisis is not existential for the arrival of Alibaba in Liège.
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