Cargo Business Newswire

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

DP World to build third berth at London Gateway

DP World London Gateway has announced plans to move forward with a third berth, according to the port’s website.

Berth Three will use an additional 400 meters of quay length with a dredged depth of 55 feet. DP World London Gateway port can easily handle the largest container ships and has developed innovative technology to ensure the port remains open in bad weather.

Contracts have been awarded to VolkerFitzpatrick for civil and electrical works and four new quay cranes have been ordered from ZPMC, according to the

port statement. The third berth is scheduled to be operational in the second half of 2016.

"Since opening, DP World London Gateway has continued to attract more shipping line services and we remain committed to increasing speed and efficiency in supply chains," said DP World Vice Chairman Jamal Majid Bin-Thaniah.

DP World London Gateway Port, close to key consumer areas such as London, Birmingham and Manchester, has 16 million consumers within 50 miles. Rail services from the port call at 11 destinations across the UK.