DP World UK

DP World terminals in UK achieve record container numbers

DP World saw a 5% rise in the box volumes of its two hubs in the United Kingdom last year, with London Gateway increasing its volumes by 14% to more than 2 million TEUs and Southampton reporting around 1.8 million TEUs.

This is the first time that London Gateway exceeded two million TEUs in a single year, consolidating its position as Britain’s second-biggest container terminal.

“Within a decade, London Gateway is likely to be handling up to 30% of the country’s containerised trade. Its...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-terminals-in-uk-achieve-record-container-numbers/

DP World starts new berth construction at London Gateway

DP World UK has confirmed the launch of the construction works on a new berth at London Gateway.

The new berth will be the fourth one at London Gateway and will be all-electric, according to DP World.

This investment, which will cost approximately £350 million (US$385 million) is expected to increase capacity by a third.

“Over the next 10 years, we have earmarked a further £1 billion (US$1.1 billion) of investment in this country. The construction of the new fourth berth is creating 1,000 jobs and...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-starts-new-berth-construction-at-london-gateway/

DP World UK expands operations amid 2021 record container volumes

DP World UK handled a record cargo volume of 3,675,952 TEU in 2021, while the terminal operator completed major investments in capability and capacity.

DP World’s London Gateway saw a container throughput of more than 1.8 million TEU in 2021, an increase of 15% over the previous year, while DP World Southampton, Britain’s second-largest container terminal, exceeded 1.87 million TEU, which contributed to the record combined total.

The UAE-based global terminal operator claims that this strong...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-uk-expands-operations-amid-2021-record-container-volumes/

Port of Southampton receives new hybrid equipment, as part of DP World’s massive investment

DP World UK has confirmed that 11 Kalmar’s straddle carriers have arrived at the Port of Southampton and will be put into operation immediately.

According to the global port and terminal operator, the new hybrid carriers use 20% less fuel than their diesel-electric counterparts.

DP World said that the new equipment is part of its announced £40 million (US$55 million) investment in the Port of Southampton, aiming to upgrade its infrastructure, port equipment and operations.

“I am delighted to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-southampton-receives-new-hybrid-equipment-as-part-of-dp-worlds-massive-investment/

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