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DP World steps up modal shift incentive

[ January 29, 2024   //   ]

DP World is increasing its financial incentive in its Modal Shift Programme by almost 50%.  The programme, which is being trialled at DP World Southampton for 12 months, initially offered £70 to customers who move import-laden containers via rail to a railhead within 140 miles of the Southampton logistics hub. This incentive is now being raised to £100.

DP World says that since the announcement of the Modal Shift Programme, rail services uptake at Southampton has increased from 21% (January to June) to 27% (September to December) last year, particularly across the Midlands rail network. This uptake has been bolstered by the reintroduction of a daily rail service from Southampton to South Wales, along with the implementation of final mile deliveries using electric vehicles.

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