Logistics DP World’s London Gateway to become UK’s largest seaport By Pramod Kumar August 6, 2024, 5:27 AM Wam Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE's deputy prime minister and finance minister, visiting the London Gateway port The official launch this month of a new berth at London Gateway Port makes the facility the UK’s largest seaport, with operator DP World outlining plans for three more berths. The port, which currently handles 2.4 million containers, will expand its capacity to 3.4 million containers with the opening of berth 4, the UAE state-run Wam news agency reported, quoting a DP World statement. London Gateway will account for 55 percent of the cargo coming through the UK’s south east while connecting to 130 ports worldwide. NewsletterGet the Best of AGBI delivered straight to your inbox every week The 430m-long berth 4 houses the highest gantry cranes in Europe that can handle cargo from the largest vessels in the world. The total berth length will increase to 1,680m with the new extension. DP World is investing AED2.1 billion ($572 million) in expanding the port and its accompanying logistics area. Covering 9.5 million sq ft, the logistics park will be the largest in Europe, the report said. DP World hits out at Djibouti after latest court victory Logistics giants compete for space in Saudi Arabia DP World to invest $540m in Peru and Ecuador expansion The Dubai-based ports company operates in 34 locations across the UK, employing 6,000 individuals. With the completion of the logistics park at London Gateway, the number will double to 12,000. Rashid Abdulla, CEO of DP World in Europe, briefed Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the UAE’s deputy prime minister and finance minister, during his visit to the port, on the plans for berths 5, 6 and 7. The new expansion will provide additional capacity needed by UK markets from 2027 onward, he said.
