November 22nd 2012, London - Roadways Container Logistics, a leading transportation, container storage and handling company, has confirmed that London Gateway will reduce road miles for thousands of shippers when Britain’s new port opens in Q4 2013, saving fuel and emissions for importers and exporters throughout the UK.
Announcing services to Britain’s new port, which is located on the north bank of the Thames in Thurrock, Essex, Nick Matthews, Managing Director, Roadways Container Logistics, said: “Roadways will be running services from day one of operations for shippers choosing London Gateway and we want to show the industry that we are ahead of the game and acting now to capture that market. We’ve been leading the way in innovation and we see the future of logistics and shipping in the UK is at London Gateway.
“The supply chain only needs to look at a map on the internet to see the location benefits that London Gateway offers shippers who are moving boxes to and from deep-sea ports. Britain’s new gateway port is closer to Birmingham, Daventry and Manchester than other ports in the UK that can handle the world’s largest ships, so this can only be a good thing for supply chain managers who are looking to reduce road miles and improve their carbon impact.”
Roadways Container Logistics will also provide rail terminals to train operators serving London Gateway Port and the Logistics Park, which offers over nine million square feet of distribution and warehousing space.
Roadways Container Logistics is one of the UK's leading multimodal transport and container handling specialists. The company currently operates a range of port operation, storage, and road and rail haulage services across the UK. Key to the partnership with London Gateway are Roadway Container Logistics’ two rail terminals; the Birmingham Intermodal Freight terminal (BIFT) and the Manchester Container Terminal.
Charles Meaby, Commercial Director for DP World London Gateway, said: “We are delighted that Roadways Container Logistics, a major transportation company, is committed to serving the UK’s new port and logistics park. This is another great piece of news for the industry. We are now talking to more and more companies who will be shipping to London Gateway and to those providing world class services to the port.
Commenting on the new port’s location, Charles Meaby, said: “The location advantage of London Gateway is now well understood in the transport industry. Being able to ship closer to Birmingham, Manchester and London means less cost for supply chains, less truck miles and fewer emissions.
He continued: “Drewry, a respected independent maritime consultancy, indicates shippers will be able to reduce round-trip transport costs by £59 pounds per container to the Midlands and the North-West by choosing London Gateway, which is where some 30% of UK deep-sea volumes are destined. Drewry also indicates that for the London and the South-East, which is also over 30% of the UK deep-sea market, savings of up to £189 per container can be made from choosing to ship to London Gateway. This is exactly what we mean by ship closer, save money”.
About DP World:
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents (1) with container handling generating around 80% of its revenue. In addition, the company currently has 11 new developments and major expansions underway in 10 countries. DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
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 18 consecutive years. (1) As of June 201?2?, includes non-container terminals.
About London Gateway:
Opening in Q4 2013, London Gateway will be the UK’s first 21st Century major deep-sea container port and Europe’s largest logistics park. Owned and operated by DP World and situated on the north bank of the River Thames, London Gateway will provide unrivalled deep-sea shipping access to the largest consumer markets in the UK. The new port, with its superior operational systems and service, will ensure ships load and unload as fast as possible, making London Gateway a world class asset for the UK.
About Roadways Container Logistics:
Roadways Container Logistics is one of the UK's leading multimodal transport and container handling specialists. We are an independent business and work with shipping lines, freight forwarders and end customers directly.
A unique network comprises both port and inland operations from which we deploy efficient hub and spoke principles. Inland terminals are connected to the rail network providing a cost effective, reliable mode of transport to move cargo efficiently through the major distribution corridors, delivering a reliable and on-time service to all major industrial and commercial areas.
