Some 10 years after the launch of London Gateway, the DP World-operated port is on the verge of commissioning a fourth berth that will officially be the first all-electric facility of its kind in global sea logistics.

The new £350 million (R8.3 billion) facility will increase the Thames port’s capacity by a third. It will be powered by the latest in sustainability technologies, including electric straddle carriers and automated stacking cranes. This is a significant move towards reducing the port’s carbon footprint and contributing to DP World’s ambitious goal of full electrification by 2050. The equipment will also enhance operational efficiency and productivity at the port.

The launch of the new berth is expected before the end of the English summer.