£4.5billion Thames Freeport will create 25,000 jobs and ‘rival Dubai’
THE driving forces behind a vast £4.5billion Thames Freeport say it could rival Dubai, triggering a decade of regeneration and investment in south Essex.
DP World puts ports centric logistics at heart of trade in new film
DP WORLD today unveils a new film to introduce its operations to customers who want to benefit from market leading port-centric logistics in the UK.
Busiest month for new enquiries in ten years’ as Thames Freeport sees surge in commercial interest
THE two ports which make up Thames Freeport received more new enquiries from businesses looking to relocate to the site this month than at any point in the last decade, following the shortlisting of the bid by the Government on 3 March.
Major new warehouse at London Gateway’s Logistics Park
DP WORLD in the UK today announces that London Gateway’s Logistics Park will fast-track the delivery of a speculative 146,000 sq ft green warehouse facility before the end of 2021 to meet the rapidly growing demand for premium warehousing space in the South East of England. This follows the letting upon completion of LG231, a 230,000 sq ft warehouse facility, to P&O Ferrymasters last year.
London Gateway is new port of call for two major international shipping services
DP WORLD today announces that London Gateway, Britain’s fastest growing container terminal, is now the UK port of call for two new major international shipping services, connecting the economies of Western Europe with the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa and Russia.
DP World and UNICEF announce global partnership to support Covid-19 vaccination
DP World and UNICEF have announced a wide-ranging partnership to support the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and related immunisation supplies in low- and lower-middle-income countries.
Boost for freeport bid as Thames Enterprise Park joins London Gateway, Port of Tilbury and Ford
THE bid for a freeport on the Thames is now even stronger. Thames Enterprise Park – a 669-acre former oil refinery development site shortly to become a manufacturing, logistics and clean energy hub – is joining the bid.
P&O Ferrymasters and DP World begin rolling out services
P&O Ferrymasters and its parent company DP World today announce the completion of their first common carrier agreement, to integrate their global maritime and logistics services into a unified customer proposition.
Thurrock MP Jackie Doyle-Price promotes ports in Thurrock
THURROCK MP Jackie Doyle-Price rose on the floor to discs the future of th sports in Thurrock.
Landmark day as Thurrock’s two major ports spearhead campaign for new Freeport
THURROCK’s two major ports, who have forged an alliance, hope today will become a landmark date in the commercial success of the borough.
G&W UK companies invest in 75 new lifting and handling machines across their UK container terminals
G&W UK companies invest in 75 new lifting and handling machines across their UK container terminals Freightliner and Pentalver, subsidiaries of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W), have made a significant investment in 75 new lifting and handling machines to be deployed at their container terminals throughout the UK. The initial batch of equipment was recently […]
Forth Ports and DP World announce joint bid for a freeport on the Thames with the appointment of Vivid Economics
TWO of the UK’s largest port businesses – Forth Ports Group and DP World – today announce a partnership which will submit a joint freeport bid incorporating the Port of Tilbury and DP World London Gateway. As part of the commitment to this joint bid, the partnership announces the appointment of Vivid Economics who will […]
P&O Ferrymasters commences operations at DP World London Gateway
P&O Ferrymasters, one of the leading European providers of tailor-made transportation and logistics services, took occupation of the 231,000 sq ft (21,460 m²) distribution centre space on practical completion of the building on 27 July 2020. The company was able to set up business immediately to manage and operate the new distribution centre, allowing it to meet increased market demand for […]
New weekly service from DP World London Gateway
A NEW weekly service, operated by Unifeeder, will start at DP World London Gateway at the end of February 2020, providing an additional service for the logistics trade hub.
Could Free Ports be coming to Thurrock?
CHIEF Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak has announced a ten week consultation to rapidly establish ten freeports across the UK, covering sea, air, and rail ports. The ports, once designated as free, will have no domestic taxes levied on any goods within them.
New service for DP World operating from London Gateway will open up more trading opportunities with India.
A NEW service for DP World operating from London Gateway will open up more trading opportunities with India.
Maritime Minister visits DP World London Gateway
DP World London Gateway welcomed the Maritime Minister Nusrat Ghani MP on a visit to the country’s fastest growing state-of-the-art port and logistics trade hub on 24 January 2020.
Another company moves into DP World London Gateway
ANOTHER deal has been struck that will see a logistic company locate at the ever-growing London Gateway Logistics Park.
Multiple awards for sustainability as DP World London Gateway reduces CO2 by a quarter
DP World London Gateway has secured multiple recognition from The Planet Mark for reducing its carbon footprint at its Thames-based trade-enabling hub.
Unifeeder Gdynia Service to begin calling at DP World London Gateway Port
UNIFEEDER, recently acquired by DP World, is to begin operating a direct service between Poland and DP World’s London Gateway facility.
Deal or No Deal, DP World London Gateway says it is ready for Brexit
AS a ports and logistics provider, DP World is right at the heart of global trade and both London Gateway and Southampton are ready for Brexit. The systems, processes and infrastructure are already in place to handle customs clearance –regardless of a deal or no deal
New Lorry Park to Open in DP World Gateway in Stanford-le-Hope
A new truck park spanning 5-acres is being opened by Hireco later this month. THE site is being built to provide hauliers with much needed space to park up and take a break. Nearby facilities are said to be too expensive and poorly equipped. With local lay-bys being closed off, this lorry park couldn’t come […]
Award winning company move to DP World London Gateway
AN award-winning stevedoring company, Solent Stevedores five-acre off-dock yard will offer a broad range of next-generation empty container handling and storage services from the UK’s most integrated deep-sea port and logistics hub.
Book a tour of DP World London Gateway with Essex Chambers of Commerce
WE all see DP World London Gateway on the horizon as we travel through South Essex, but do you actually know what this magnificent and vast port comprises of? Essex Chambers are delighted to offer you the chance to come and have breakfast and tour the port by coach so you can get a better […]