Four Of Europe’s Largest Quay Cranes Arrive At DP World’s UK Ports

DP World has welcomed its largest quay cranes to UK ports, expanding capacity and meeting the increasing demands of UK trade. The four colossal cranes, each weighing over 2,000 tonnes and standing nearly 150 meters tall, embarked on a round-the-world journey from Shanghai to London Gateway in September. These state-of-the-art cranes will be installed at the new all-electric Berth 5, part of a £1 billion expansion project set to open in 2027.

The second pair of cranes is expected to arrive at Southampton next week, complementing two new cranes installed in June, thus elevating the total handling capacity to 16.

These new cranes, capable of lifting two 40ft containers simultaneously, are an investment of £60 million, significantly enhancing the terminals' ability to manage the largest container ships, including 24,000 TEU megaships. This upgrade ensures London Gateway and Southampton can accommodate growing trade volumes and the size of vessels traversing global shipping routes. Another two cranes are scheduled for delivery to London Gateway in the coming months.

The delivery of these new cranes follows DP World's report, highlighting that London Gateway port and logistics park supports more than 10,000 UK jobs and contributes nearly £800 million to the UK economy. As DP World continues to bolster the UK's infrastructure, these new quay cranes underline the company's commitment to strengthening the nation's maritime trade capabilities.