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DP World has broken ground on its new driver welfare facility at Southampton.
When complete, it will provide truckers with a restaurant, café, bathrooms and showers, and space for 120 lorries with 24-hour security.
The 7,500 sq. m site will also alleviate residents’ concerns over local traffic. DP World is working with construction partner Earlcoate on the project, building on their last joint venture creating a new slipway for the Southampton Sea ...
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DP World has formally launched its modal shift programme to help cargo owners switch from road to rail. Under the scheme, customers whose laden import containers are moved by rail to a railhead within 140 miles of DP World Southampton will receive a £70 incentive. For movements of over 140 ...
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DP World says that 11 of the most sustainable straddle carriers yet manufactured will go into service at Southampton, completing a £40m investment over the last 12 months in the container terminal.
The hybrid machines consume up to 20% less fuel than the diesel-electric powered machines they replace.
DP World UK chief ...
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DP World has openeda new empty container park at Southampton for the peak pre-Christmas season.
The new 11.5 acre facility will be able to hold additional empty boxes and help keep supply chains moving at a time when dwell times at terminals across the UK have increased.
UK chief executive of DP ...
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