Dubai-headquartered international port operator DP World has been named Rail Freight Business of the Year by Logistics UK. The gong comes in recognition of its…
Britain’s economy continues to shrink, and employment figures disappoint. Sometimes, the only growth seems to be inflation figures. Rail freight is once again shouldering more…
Rail freight is increasingly acting as the pressure valve for Britain’s container ports. Quayside and landside congestion at individual terminals prompts carriers and port operators…
The situation has prompted carriers to alter schedules and, in at least one prominent case, to re-route calls to neighbouring English port Southampton.
DP World operates two container terminals in the south of the UK, Southampton and London Gateway on the Thames Estuary. The port operator has made a strategic decision to treat both ports as a single business unit.
Hutchison’s Felixstowe is one of the busiest ports in Europe – but not just for shipping. Felixstowe is Britain’s busiest rail freight terminal too. When…