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Transport · Port / harbour

DP World London Gateway Expansion

DP World’s London Gateway expansion adds container-handling and rail infrastructure to the Thames estuary port.[1]

Current position

Two fully assembled electric quay cranes arrived at DP World’s London Gateway on 25 September, marking a delivery milestone for the new all-electric Berth 5. DP World’s 1 October announcement says the berth is expected to become operational in 2027. The cranes are part of the port’s £1 billion expansion; their arrival is not completion of the berth or the wider two-berth and rail-terminal programme.

Benefits

  • Two additional 400-metre electric berths, a second rail terminal and 400 planned permanent jobs.

Latest developments

Logistics & Manufacturing · 25 September 2026

London Gateway receives electric cranes for its new berth

Two fully assembled electric quay cranes arrived at DP World’s London Gateway on 25 September, marking a delivery milestone for the new all-electric Berth 5. DP World’s 1 October announcement says the berth is expected to become operational in 2027. The cranes are part of the port’s £1 billion expansion; their arrival is not completion of the berth or the wider two-berth and rail-terminal programme.

Sources
  1. dpworld.com ↗
  2. dpworld.com ↗