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Quay moment for DP World

[ October 1, 2026   //   Chris Lewis ]

DP World is taking delivery of four of Europe’s largest quay cranes for London Gateway.

The first pair of cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres high arrived from Shanghai fully assembled by sea at London Gateway on 25 September. They will be installed at the new all-electric Berth 5, currently under construction and due to become operational in 2027.

The second pair are due to arrive at Southampton and follow the delivery of two new cranes in June, bringing the total number servicing the terminal to 16.

A further two cranes are scheduled for delivery to London Gateway’s Berth 5 in the coming months.

Capable of tandem lifts of two 40ft containers at once, the new cranes can service the largest container ships currently in operation.

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