3 Million Cubic Metres and counting

UAE Ambassador and DP World CEO inspect work to deepen River Thames at London Gateway

The UAE Ambassador to the UK and the CEO of DP World have visited the London Gateway port development to inspect dredging work being carried out on the UK’s first deep sea port in over 20 years.

Over 3 million cubic metres of dredging has now been completed for the new port that will bring the world’s largest container ships to within 25 miles of
central London. Work continues 24 hours a day seven days a week at the site in Thurrock, Essex. Visitors can now walk 200 metres out onto new land that has been created from the beneficial reuse of the dredged material.

His Excellency Abdul Rahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwe'e, UAE Ambassador to the UK, said: “I am very pleased to visit London Gateway, which is the UK’s largest jobs creation project today. This project is one of the largest investments into the UK by the UAE and I look forward to DP World delivering an exemplary world class infrastructure asset.”

DP World’s CEO Mohammed Sharaf said: “The works are progressing very well and we are meeting with our global customers and potential park tenants
to discuss London Gateway.

He continued, “London Gateway will be one of the most advanced container terminals in the world connected to one of Europe’s largest logistics parks and together, with the outstanding location to the hinterland markets, we believe our customers will benefit from significant efficiency savings within their supply chains.”

Dredging is a key element in DP World’s investment at London Gateway. Work will continue until nearly 30 million cubic metres has been completed.
London Gateway will provide 3.5 million TEU capacity for the UK when fully operational.

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From left – 3 million cubic metres and counting - Mohammed Sharaf CEO DP World, Flemming Dalgaard Director for Europe DP World, His Excellency Abdul Rahman Ghanem Al Mutaiwe'e UAE Ambassador to UK

Progress at London Gateway – 26 July 2010

Notes to Editors:

About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminals and 12 new developments across 31 countries(1). Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and  tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 16 consecutive years. In 2009, DP World handled more than 43.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU over the next ten years.

www.dpworld.com

(1) As of June 2010

Press Enquiries:
Xavier Woodward Communications Manager DP World London Gateway
xavier.woodward@dpworld.com 01375 648 340 or 07748 623423