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New cranes put London Gateway on the right lines

[ July 2, 2024   //   Chris Lewis ]

DP World has taken delivery of two new rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes for its London Gateway rail terminal. They will go into operation in mid-August and will help meet growing demand for increased rail connections and a more sustainable supply chain.

The new cranes will also increase box handling capacity at the terminal by 75%, enabling more freight to be carried to and from the terminal by rail. They are part of DP World’s wider commitment to increase the movement of cargo by rail, which has been supported by the London Gateway-Southampton direct rail service and the Southampton Modal Shift Programme trial, which has increased the share of rail freight at the hub to 30% since September 2023.

Vice president port operations at DP World London Gateway, Ahsan Agha, said: “Customers choose us for our assets, our capabilities and the quality of our customer service. The expansion of capacity at the London Gateway rail terminal is testament to that service, with the increase in rail journeys between London Gateway and our UK rail network connections ensuring that our customers stay competitive while reducing their carbon emissions in order to meet their key sustainability targets.” 

The arrival of the cranes precedes the launch of London Gateway’s £350m new fourth berth later this year, which will be the first all-electric berth at a port anywhere in the world.

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