LONDON MEDWAY

London Medway’s unaccompanied freight service reaches 50,000 units milestone

London Medway’s unaccompanied freight service between the United Kingdom and France sees trade numbers rising by two-third since its launch.

Specifically, the cross-channel route, which is run by DFDS, has experienced a 65% increase in daily unit volumes since the service began in July 2021.

Moreover, in recent weeks, the Sheerness to Calais service hit a new landmark, as it has now moved more than 50,000 trailers on vessels at the port since it was first launched.

In addition, London Medway, part...

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London Medway reports signficant growth in trade as congestion issues plague South East ports

London Medway, part of the Peel Ports Group, has reported a significant increase in unaccompanied freight trade in recent weeks, between the United Kingdom and France amid ongoing delays at the port of Dover.

The cross-channel service, which is run by DFDS, has seen a 34% increase in units in the last fortnight as congestion issues continue to plague South East ports, according to a statement, while the rise in demand for the service, between Sheerness and Calais, has seen individual vessels...

https://container-news.com/london-medway-reports-signficant-growth-in-trade-as-congestion-issues-plague-south-east-ports/

Peel Ports welcomes DFDS vessel M/V Botnia Seaways to London Medway

m/v Botnia Seaways

Peel Ports Group has welcomed the return of the DFDS service to Sheerness, with the DFDS-owned vessel, the M/V Botnia Seaways, arriving at London Medway from Calais as part of the dedicated unaccompanied freight service between the UK and France.

With a carrying capacity of 11,530 gross tonnage, the M/V Botnia Seaways measures 162 meters in length, with a width of 21 meters and will be the new dedicated vessel for this route.

Operating a daily service via the English Channel,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/17/peel-ports-welcomes-dfds-vessel-m-v-botnia-seaways-to-london-medway/

£5.5M investment to expand London Medway

Peel Ports has expanded its proposition at London Medway with a £5.5million investment to replace the Royal Bridge Pontoon.

The upgrade work includes a new 12m wide, 45m across ramp, which will allow larger stern ramp RoRo vessels to berth at the port and increase the overall capacity for throughput.

It comes as new opportunities in the unaccompanied freight and automotive sectors brings new customers to the port, with the facilities able to support a higher volume of larger vessels.

The forestry...

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