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CMA remakes Big Chill at London Gateway

CMA CGM is to take a long lease in a build-to-suit, multi-temperature warehouse facility at DP World London Gateway Logistics Park in order to concentrate all its UK reefer activity at the port. Shipping Group’s freight forwarding and logistics solutions subsidiary is taking a one hectare cold store facility within a 2.4 hectare logistics plot development. It will include chilled and frozen chambers to handle a large variety of temperature-controlled products ... [+]

Djibouti in tussle with DP World over terminal

DP World said on 23 February that the Government of Djibouti had “illegally seized control” of Doraleh Container Terminal which it had designed, built and operated since 2006 under a concession. DP World described the Djibouti government’s move as the culmination of a campaign to force it to renegotiate the terms ... [+]

DP World sees box surge

DP World Limited handled 70.1 million teu at its global container terminals during 2017. It said that gross container volumes grew by 10.1% year-on-year, compared with a global average of around 6%, as estimated by consultants Drewry. [+]

Oracle to smarten up DP World solutions

Ports and logistics group DP World has signed a deal to use Oracle Cloud applications to develop a modern and integrated technology platform. It will key core processes including finance, operations, procurement and human resources to be standardised and will also incorporate Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and ... [+]

DP World signs India investment deal

Port operator DP World and India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund have set up an investment platform for ports, terminals, transportation and logistics businesses. The platform will invest up to US$ 3 billion across India to acquire assets and develop projects in the sector. It will also look at opportunities ... [+]

Second Honda award for DP World Southampton

Honda of the UK Manufacturing has again singled out DP World Southampton (DPWS) for one a supplier award, the second time the Swindon-based company has honoured the South Coast terminal. It previously won an award in 2014. The award was presented at Honda’s annual Supplier Convention and recognises the exceptional contribution made ... [+]

DP World to set up freezone in Somaliland

DP World is to develop a greenfield economic free zone in Somaliland to complement the development of the Port of Berbera, which is handling record container volumes under its management. It aims to attract investment, encourage trade and position Berbera as a gateway for the region. DP World will develop ... [+]

Box haulier to set up London Gateway site

Essex-based ATL Haulage Contractors has signed an agreement with DP World for a 2.64 acre, 80-truck yard at London Gateway. It will be operational by June 2018, and serve as ATL's operational base as well as hosting the firm's new headquarters. ATL has seen a big increase in the number ... [+]

Fruit firm takes London Gateway lease

Fruit importer SH Pratt Group is to take a lease on a bespoke temperature-controlled distribution facility at DP World London Gateway. The Luton-based firm will site its new ‘Halo’ multi-temperature operation at the site. The facility on the port logistics park's west zone will have regimes from frozen to ambient ... [+]

MSC launches London Gateway-West Africa service

MSC’s West Africa Service started calls at DP World London Gateway with the visit of the MSC Sabrina on 27 June. The service calls at ports including Dakar, Abidjan, Lagos, Tema with transit times of around 22 days. MSC UK commercial director, Michael Collins, said: “This move follows the reconfiguration of ... [+]

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