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Construction work to expand London Gateway and establish the facility as the UK\u2019s largest container port will begin in May after DP World was given approval for the \u00a31bn project.<\/p>\n
The global logistics giant said it would take just four years to complete the expansion, adding two further 400m-long all-electric berths and a second rail terminal in a major infrastructure project that boosts the UK\u2019s trading capability.<\/p>\n
The expanded container port, part of the Thames Freeport, will be able to accommodate six of the world\u2019s largest container ships, which will be served by Europe\u2019s tallest quay cranes.<\/p>\n
DP World has worked at pace to gain regulatory approval for the investment, which was first announced by CEO and Group Chairman Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem at the UK Government\u2019s International Investment Summit in October 2024.<\/p>\n
The chairman hosted UK Minister of State for Investment, Baroness Poppy Gustafsson, at London Gateway to discuss the investment, growth plans, and 400 new permanent jobs that will be created at the logistics hub.<\/p>\n
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, CEO and Group Chairman of DP World, said: \u201cThis investment enhances London Gateway\u2019s position at the heart of British trade, creating new capacity and new connections between the UK and the global economy.<\/p>\n
DP World has invested more than \u00a35bn in its UK operations, providing more than 5,500 jobs, and is proud to be supporting national economic growth by enabling businesses to thrive and increasing resilience in the supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n
Baroness Poppy Gustafsson OBE, Minister of State for Investment, said: \u201cThe UK is open for business and DP World\u2019s major investment is the latest vote of confidence in our economy, delivering economic growth and showing our Plan for Change is working.<\/p>\n
\u201cDP World\u2019s expansion in London Gateway will turbocharge the UK\u2019s logistics sector and help deliver the long-term, stable growth that supports skilled jobs and raises living standards across the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n
Over 1,000 construction jobs will be created during the \u00a31bn expansion, plus 400 permanent new jobs at the port. Approvals for DP World\u2019s project were secured following close collaboration with officials at Thurrock Council and the UK Government\u2019s Marine Management Organisation.<\/p>\n