Brookfield again extends takeover offer

Brookfield Infrastructure has again extended its takeover offer for ports and rail operator Asciano - this time by one week, to January 29.

Brookfield Infrastructure has again extended its takeover offer for ports and rail operator Asciano. (AAP)

Canadian predator Brookfield Infrastructure has again extended its $9 billion takeover offer for Australian ports and rail operator Asciano.

Brookfield said on Friday that its takeover offer is now scheduled to close on Friday, January 29, 2016 - a week later than the prior deadline.

Earlier this month, Brookfield had extended its offer until January 22.

At 1011 AEDT, Asciano shares were 12 cents higher at $8.50.