Exciting glimpse of the new London Gateway port and logistics park

The first new images of the £1.5billion London Gateway port and logistics park have been revealed at the national freight transportation and logistics expo, Multimodal 2010.

New futuristic animations of the site as well as a brand new corporate video were launched at the expo to show what the 1,500 acre development will look like once complete.

Over 500 people visited London Gateway’s stand at Multimodal to view the new images. The animation, which is now available on London Gateway’s website
www.londongateway.com, demonstrates how businesses will be able to improve the efficiency of their supply chains and reduce their carbon footprints.

Simon Moore, Chief Executive of London Gateway said: “There is no better way to demonstrate the benefits and scale of the project than by taking our prospective customers on a virtual tour of the site. We are very much open for business and look forward to increasing further the level of dialogue with our future customers and partners.”

The animation of London Gateway shows the logistic park buildings as well as wide boulevards and canals running alongside the 9.25 million square foot park. When complete, the park will be able to deliver some of the largest warehouse buildings in the UK.

Construction of essential infrastructure that lays the foundation for the project is now underway at London Gateway, owned and operated by DP World, situated just outside the M25 in Thurrock, South Essex. The port, which will be one of the most automated and efficient in the world, will add an additional 3.5million TEU to the UK’s port capacity.

To see the new video visit: www.londongateway.com

(New still images are also available for press use on the media / image library pages of the website in high res and low res Jpeg format).

ENDS

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. 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 15 consecutive years.

In 2008, DP World handled more than 46.8 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia – an increase of 8% on 2007. 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

Press Enquiries:
Rechenda Smith, Account Director Mosaic Publicity
rechenda@mosaicpublicity.co.uk 01206 548100

Xavier Woodward Communications Manager DP World London Gateway
xavier.woodward@dpworld.com 01375 648 340