DP World London Gateway alone reported a 14% rise in volumes to 2,053,000 TEU – the first time it has ever exceeded two million units in a year, consolidating its position as Britain’s second biggest container terminal.
Together with Southampton, the two terminals in the United Kingdom (UK) handled a record 3,850,000 TEU, when compared with 3,675,000 TEU in 2021.
Boost growth and support businesses in the UK
Within a decade, London Gateway is likely to be handling up to 30% of the country’s containerised trade"
Ernst Schulze, the UK Chief Executive of DP World, said: “We help trade flow across the globe and this outstanding performance shows our ability to deliver on our commitment to boost growth, support businesses, create jobs and improve living standards in the UK.”
He adds, “Within a decade, London Gateway is likely to be handling up to 30% of the country’s containerised trade. Its port-centric logistics park will be one of the largest in Europe, employing 12,000 people and underpinned by investment in a second rail terminal and a new fourth berth.”
Improving infrastructure and introducing warehousing facilities
Ernst Schulze continues, “At Southampton, we are investing to future-proof the port by improving its infrastructure and introducing warehousing facilities for our customers."
He adds, "We are committed to expanding its capacity as well as making it one of Britain’s most sustainable ports.”
