DP World set a new record at London Gateway in 2025, exceeding the 3 million TEU mark. This growth was driven by the commissioning of a fourth berth and the expansion of vessel calls on Asia-Europe routes as part of the Gemini Cooperation alliance. Compared to 2024, when transhipment volume was 1.9 million TEU, the port’s container throughput increased by more than 52%, strengthening London Gateway’s position as one of the UK’s key container hubs.
Positive growth was also recorded at DP World’s other UK asset, the Southampton terminal, where container throughput exceeded 2 million TEU. Combined, DP World’s container terminals in the UK handled more than 5 million TEU, out of a total national market of over 9 million TEU, confirming the operator’s leading position in the country.
DP World continues its extensive investment in the development of London Gateway. As part of the £1 billion program, two more fully electric berths are being built, bringing the total number to six and allowing them to handle the world’s largest container ships. A second rail terminal will open at the terminal in 2025, and the implementation of the BOXBAY automated container handling system is also planned for the next two years as part of a separate £170 million project.