£10m straddle carrier investment

Posted on Tuesday 18 January 2022

DP WORLD has put 11 straddle carriers into operation at its Southampton port.

The straddle carriers lift containers moved by the quay cranes and then service onward forms of transport via road and rail. The models consume up to 20% less fuel than the diesel-electric powered machines they will replace and will be among the most sustainable in the world.

The £10m cost of the straddle carriers is part of DP World’s ongoing £40m investment in Southampton. In addition, the firm will begin work on a £300m new fourth berth at our London Gateway logistics hub. 

DP World UK chief executive Ernst Schulze, says: “I am delighted to announce the arrival of a new class of eleven hybrid straddle carriers at Southampton, which illustrates once again DP World’s commitment to improving the nation’s trading infrastructure and playing our part in helping the UK Government meet its target of delivering the net zero 2050 policy.”

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