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DP World’s £56M Crane Investment Marks A Decade Of Success At London Gateway

DP World yesterday received four new state-of-the-art automated stacking cranes (ASCs) at London Gateway, as it continues to invest in vital infrastructure to support the UK’s supply chain. The latest investment, totalling £56 million, coincides …
Nov 10, 2023 / Curious

RightShip, Port of London Authority partner to support maritime decarbonization

RightShip, a leading ESG-focused digital maritime platform, has today announced a partnership to collaborate with the Port of London Authority (PLA) in its efforts to support the transition to Net Zero on the Thames. Under this partnership the Port …
Jul 19, 2023 / Curious

EST-Floattech battery packs for world’s first CO2-neutral event vessel Oceandiva London

When the ‘Oceandiva London’ will be plying the waves of the River Thames, power will be no concern. Not for the captain, nor for the vessel’s four hundred guests. Sailing at full speed, party lighting on max, the fully electric event vessel’s power …
Jul 11, 2023 / Curious

Svitzer Gains Gold In PLA’s Thames Green Scheme

Global towage operator, Svitzer, has achieved gold status in the Port of London Authority (PLA)’s Thames Green Scheme, in recognition of its environmental commitments and decarbonisation strategy. Svitzer introduced carbon neutral biofuel across its …
Feb 8, 2023 / Curious

DP World sets new record for UK volumes

Combined, London Gateway and Southampton handled a record 3,850,000 TEUs in 2022 “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 …
Feb 7, 2023 / Curious

Konecranes to deliver complete automated container handling solution to London Gateway

Konecranes will deliver a fleet of 18 Automated Stacking Cranes (ASCs) to London Gateway Terminal, equipped with Konecranes automation technology. London Gateway, operated by DP World, is the UK’s fastest-growing deep-sea container terminal. Located …
Oct 27, 2022 / Curious

Diana Shipping Announces Delivery of the Ultramax Dry Bulk Vessel mv DSI Pollux

Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), a global shipping company specializing in the ownership and bareboat charter-in of dry bulk vessels, on Tuesday (Oct25) announced that, through a separate wholly-owned subsidiary, it has taken delivery of the m/v DSI …
Oct 26, 2022 / Vessels

1000 Jobs To Be Created As DP World’s £350M New Fourth Berth At London Gateway Starts On Site

DP World today announces that work has started on site to build a new fourth berth at its London Gateway smart logistics hub. The resilience of the UK supply chain will be strengthened by the £350m project, which builds on DP World’s £2bn investment …
Oct 11, 2022 / Curious

DP World moves 10 millionth unit at London Gateway as trade flows continue to grow

DP World announced that its terminal at London Gateway has handled its 10 millionth container, just nine years after the smart logistics hub on the doorstep of the capital opened for business. The milestone illustrates the remarkable track record of …
Sep 26, 2022 / Curious

FSL TRUST Agrees To Sell One Chemical Tanker

The Board of Directors of FSL Trust Management Pte. Ltd., as trustee-manager of First Ship Lease Trust, announced on Monday (Jun24) that FSL-10 Pte. Ltd., a whollyowned subsidiary of the Trust, has entered into a memorandum of agreement to sell the …
Jun 27, 2022 / Vessels