DP World enables smarter UK trade to create a better future. Updates from DP World’s London Gateway & Southampton ports, & London Gateway Logistics Park
Six months on from @DPWorldUK's £1bn investment announced at our International Investment Summit, construction work to expand the firm's London Gateway facility is now set to begin, creating hundreds of jobs ✅
Thank you @DPWorldUK who are generously donating £10,000 to help us deliver FIT For Work.
#FITForWork is a project to equip our young adults in housing with the tools they need to rebuild confidence, and employability.
#FairthorneGroup#FundingFutures#YoungPeople
One of the pilot projects of 2024 for the London Gateway Freeport Community Investment Fund, encouraging people to come together to make, repair, and repurpose, supporting projects in their local communities and simultaneously promoting connection, conversation, and creation!
The sun was shining for our visit to check in on the Aveley Men’s Shed, based out of the Old Pump House set in the beautiful setting of the Davy Down Park.
We’re reshaping the UK’s trade infrastructure with key investments, including a £1 billion London Gateway expansion. With 9 million sq. ft. of warehousing, we’re boosting capacity and strengthening trade networks to drive long-term growth.
Explore more here: https://t.co/nJyZDZdNqv
#MadePossible
Over £26,000 has been donated to six local charities as a result of our teams at London Gateway and Southampton completing the #GreatPlaceToWork survey. Read more 👉
We all need someone in our corner to inspire, offer guidance, or to share skills, and we understand the importance of putting our people first. At DP World, we're proud to foster regional relationships in order to ensure our team are able to thrive through mentorship.
Running for an initial six-month trial period, it's not too late to register your business for our latest road-to-net-zero initiative, our #CarbonInsetProgramme. For more information email [email protected] or simply follow the link: https://t.co/kIGIM0s2Cj
Today marks a historic milestone for DP World, as we have surpassed 100 million TEUs of container handling capacity across our global portfolio since inception. Read more 👉 https://t.co/6IQgKu870h
The food donations were given to long-term charitable partners @FareshareSC in Southampton and @ThurrockFood in Essex, who work with over 200 local charities and community groups across their respective regions. 👏
As part of our Winter Wonderland celebrations at Southampton and London Gateway, DP World employees and their families donated the equivalent of 3,000 meals to food distribution charities in our local communities, helping support hundreds of households through the festive season.
As we turn the page on 2024, we reflect on a number of momentous developments for the future of our sites and our people, and the tangible impacts that reach far beyond.
With so many exciting stories to tell in 2025, we look forward to a new year of health and happiness for all!
@SFC_Foundation@RedbridgeCS We recognise that young people need the opportunity to find a career path they wish to take. Whether you're considering work experience, an apprenticeship, or joining our graduate programme, we're here to help you flourish.
Find out more: https://t.co/PJM4e1Mlyf
Local heroes, @SFC_Foundation, invited students from @RedbridgeCS to #DPWorldSouthampton to find out more about what we do. The scheme works with students to bolster their self-esteem and aspirations in class, whilst showing them different possibilities beyond the classroom 👏
"Innovation doesn’t always mean starting from scratch — we can reimagine what we already have to build a more sustainable future."
Read the latest blog from Ernst Schulze, Chief Executive Officer for Ports & Terminals at DP World in the UK: https://t.co/xINCxlsubS
If 50% of import volume participates in our Carbon Inset Programme trial at our UK ports, we estimate that it will be equivalent to the reduction of 10,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide.
Find out more: https://t.co/iEqYArQwOy