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DP World launches Southampton driver hub

DP World has opened a driver welfare facility at its Southampton container terminal and logistics hub. The 24,000 sq. m facility is modelled on the successful Hireco Truck Park at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park and will be operated by Cartland Truck Stop. It offers a restaurant, café, bathrooms, showers and more than 130 secure parking spaces, alongside service bays. The facility also includes two twin electric points capable ... [+]

DP World promises smooth ride for Moroccan fruit and veg

DP World is launching a Morocco to UK and North Europe service for fruit and vegetable shipments that it says will cut transit time by up to two days along with a significantly reduced carbon footprint. The new Atlas service will connect hubs at Agadir and Casablanca with DP World’s London ... [+]

DP World creates new jobs – in the UK and around the globe

DP World says its $2.5bn investment programme to develop logistics infrastructure around the globe in 2025 is creating thousands of new jobs in construction, including 1,000 in the UK. DP World’s $1bn expansion of London Gateway - including two new berths and a second rail terminal - is creating 1,000 ... [+]

DP World launches green fuel scheme

DP World has launched a trial programme at its London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs, to offer truck operators access to low carbon fuel. With more than 4,000 truck visits per day at its two UK ports, DP World will support at least 500 trucks to transition to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil ... [+]

Howzat for a delivery?

DP World has transported rare memorabilia from the Don Bradman Museum in Adelaide, Australia, to the Home of Cricket, Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, a round-trip journey of nearly 20,000 miles. The showcase was unveiled during the ICC World Test Championship Final between Australia and South Africa, giving thousands of fans ... [+]

DP World and JP Morgan boost access to trade finance

DP World Trade Finance and JP Morgan are collaborating to improve access to working capital in emerging markets, to help combat the effect of supply chain disruption and limited credit which continue to hinder trade. They say that many businesses are underserved by traditional financial institutions due to limited data on ... [+]

DP World offers Africa auto solution

DP World has launched a logistics and market-entry service for car makers in sub-Saharan Africa, projected to be among the fastest-growing automotive markets globally. Its turnkey solution includes nationwide distribution to most dealerships within 24 to 48 hours, a digital dealer portal offering SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)-level inventory visibility, real-time tracking, ... [+]

DP World to give the trucking world a jolt

DP World has joined the Joint Operators Logistics Trial (JOLT) test to accelerate the adoption of electric trucks. The ports and logistics operator will be deploying two fully electric HGVs from its Swindon base. If the trial is successful, the company plans to place an order for 45 EV HGVs this ... [+]

London Gateway, India and Africa figure in DP World plans for 2025

DP World says it will invest $2.5 billion this year in four major projects worldwide. They include expansion of the London Gateway hub, where the Dubai-based company is investing $1 billion to build two new shipping berths and a second rail terminal. Construction is underway on a new $510 million terminal ... [+]

DP World extends carbon scheme

DP World has issued the first certificates from its Carbon Inset Programme, after more than 150,000 import containers were registered since its launch in January. The trial, which began on 1 January,  rewards cargo owners with 50kg CO2e of carbon credits for every loaded import container moved through DP World’s UK ... [+]

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