DP World has welcomed four of Europe’s largest quay cranes to its UK ports, as part of its continued investment to expand capacity and support the growth of UK trade.
The first pair of cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres high, taller than world-famous London landmarks such as the London Eye and St Paul’s Cathedral, arrived fully assembled by sea at London Gateway on Friday 25 September, having completed their round the world journey from Shanghai. They will be installed at the new all-electric Berth 5, currently under construction as part of DP World’s £1 billion expansion of the port, which is due to become operational in 2027.
The second pair are due to arrive at Southampton next week and follow the delivery of two new cranes in June, bringing the total number servicing the terminal to 16. Together, the four new cranes delivered at Southampton this year represent a £60 million investment and a significant upgrade to the terminal’s handling capability.
