A third berth at London Gateway will mean more jobs and shows signs of a rapidly-growing maritime sector – according to transport secretary, Patrick McLoughlin (pictured).
The Government minister saw first hand how 400 metres of quay, with a dredge depth of 17 metres, will be added to London Gateway by late 2016 – allowing for more container ships to load and unload there, even in bad weather.
McLoughlin climbed one of London Gateway’s eight massive quay cranes to get a better view of the planned berth.
London Gateway has capacity to open six berths. In addition, rail services from the port now call at 11 destinations across the UK.
Port owners DP World have said they are committed to increasing the speed and efficiency of supply chains.
UK engineering firm VolkerFitzpatrick has been contracted to carry out work at the new berth, while four new quay cranes have been ordered from Chinese company ZPMC.
Container specialists Pentalver have announced plans to build a permanent nine-acre depot at DP World London Gateway.
will see Pentalver continue to provide storage, dry repair and reefer services. The company had been working at temporary premises on the same site since last April.
The first phase will see Pentalver operations at Gateway move to a five-acre site, with extra land available for future growth. While the second phase, which it’s thought will take five years, will make the facility nine acres.
five-acre site in April. It will offer a full range of services for vessels discharging at the port including cargo handling, transport, loaded storage, empty storage, maintenance and container refurbishment.