London Gateway

DP World starts first container port carbon inset programme

DP World is testing an innovative carbon reduction programme at its UK logistics hubs, London Gateway and Southampton, aiming to support cargo importers in cutting their emissions.

Starting on 1 January 2025 for an initial six-month trial, the Carbon Inset Programme will reward importers with 50kg CO₂e of carbon credits for every loaded import container they move through DP World’s UK terminals. These independently certified credits, issued quarterly, will showcase participating companies’...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-starts-first-container-port-carbon-inset-programme/

DP World opens first all-electric berth at London Gateway

DP World has officially launched the world’s first all-electric berth with the arrival of its first ships, marking a significant milestone at one of the UK’s most important shipping hubs.

MSC Sena was serviced by an all-electric fleet of vehicles and equipment at London Gateway, including four of Europe’s largest quay cranes, straddle carriers, and automatic stacking cranes. The new 430m berth is expected to increase trading capacity at the container port by more than a third, strengthening...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-opens-first-all-electric-berth-at-london-gateway/

DP World invests US$1.3 billion in London Gateway

DP World has announced a GB£1 billion (US$1.3 billion) expansion of London Gateway aiming to make it Britain’s largest container port within five years.

The global port and terminal operator will increase the capacity of London Gateway’s port by building two new shipping berths, taking the total to six berths able to receive the world’s largest container vessels. The site will also see a second rail terminal to handle the expected increase in containerised trade.

By the end of the decade, the...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-invests-us1-3-billion-in-london-gateway/

DPW London Gateway welcomes world’s first electric straddle carrier fleet

DP World celebrates the arrival of eight fully electric straddle carriers at its upcoming US$432 million fourth berth in London Gateway.

This groundbreaking move signifies a major leap in sustainable logistics, as these innovative machines will form part of the world’s first all-electric fleet at a port, servicing the inaugural all-electric berth.

Weighing approximately 62 tonnes each and costing US$15 million, these straddle carriers boast zero emissions and require just 45 minutes of charging...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-london-gateway-welcomes-first-electric-straddle-carrier-fleet/

Europe’s largest quay cranes arrive at DP World’s London Gateway

DP World has received Europe’s largest quay cranes at its flagship London Gateway logistics hub, marking its latest investment to boost the United Kingdom’s future trading capability.

Weighing more than 2,000 tonnes, the giant cranes will come into service at London Gateway’s new fourth berth, set to open this summer.

Following a two-month journey from China, the quay cranes arrived at London Gateway over the weekend before successfully offloading on 21 February. The cranes are expected to...

https://container-news.com/europes-largest-quay-cranes-arrive-at-dp-worlds-london-gateway/

DP World receives new automated stacking cranes at London Gateway

DP World received four new automated stacking cranes (ASCs) at London Gateway, as it continues to invest in port infrastructure to support the UK’s supply chain.

The latest investment, totalling GB£56 million (US$69 million), coincides with the celebration of London Gateway’s tenth anniversary.

The new cranes will move containers from the port yard onto lorries bound for consumer markets across the country. They will service the GB£350 million (US$430 million) all-electric new fourth berth – the...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-receives-new-automated-stacking-cranes-at-london-gateway/

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