London 2 July 2012: DP World London Gateway and DB Schenker Rail today jointly announce an agreement to provide rail services from day one at the new deep-sea port and Europe’s largest logistics park, which opens in Q4 2013.
DB Schenker Rail will operate freight trains over 700 metres in length from London Gateway, amongst the longest in the UK. The new hub is likely to become the UK's busiest rail freight terminal.
The agreement will see DB Schenker Rail introduce at least four rail freight services a day (four in, four out), subject to volumes, and will serve a range of inland terminals including potential new UK locations. Additional rail freight services will be introduced in the future.
DB Schenker Rail will also pursue the development of rail freight services from London Gateway to mainland Europe using the Channel Tunnel.
Carsten Hinne, Managing Director Logistics for DB Schenker Rail UK, said: "London Gateway is the most significant logistics project in the intermodal sector, and it will be home to the largest rail freight terminal in the UK. The services which we will launch at London Gateway will be the first of many freight trains that we will operate from the port, forming a strong rail freight network across the UK and mainland Europe for customers.
“In addition, DB Schenker is a truly multimodal operator using shipping, air, rail and land to deliver our services. The wider DB Schenker group is pursuing a range of shipping line options for its international clients through London Gateway, in the anticipation that they can have containers handled through the port during late 2013.”
DB Schenker Rail is committed to providing the rail freight capacity required to maximise volumes being transported by rail to and from the port. The trains will avoid over 4,000 lorry movements per week from the nation’s roads making the future of logistics in the UK more sustainable.
Simon Moore, Chief Executive Officer for DP World London Gateway, said: "We are delighted to announce this agreement with DB Schenker Rail. Rail freight services to and from London Gateway will provide a reliable, easy and efficient movement of goods between the port and the major population centres in the UK, while reducing the carbon footprint for cargo owners. We believe rail will be more competitive from London Gateway than any other UK port destination.
“The commitment of DB Schenker Rail to provide a range of rail freight services for London Gateway users ensures that we will have world class connections from day one of operations.”
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About DP World
DP World operates more than 60 terminals across six continents, 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. 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 port's location, 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 DB Schenker
DB Schenker combines all the transport and logistics activities of Deutsche Bahn. The global company employs employing over 90,000 people across 2,000 locations in around 130 countries. Operating under the heading of ‘four modes, one brand’ DB Schenker can provide logistics services through rail, road, ocean and air transportation. Through its DB Schenker Rail and DB Schenker Logistics divisions, freight transportation using a combination of these modes can be developed to deliver full supply chain solutions for customers. DB Schenker Rail is number one for rail freight services in Europe and through its extensive operating network, provides customers with services across all parts of Europe through its West, Central and East operating regions. Services provided in Britain are delivered through the Region West operating area. In Britain, DB Schenker Rail employs over 3,400 people nationwide and operates hundreds of freight trains every day. Services to Europe via the Channel Tunnel are also provided, with trains in France being operated by DB Schenker Rail’s subsidiary company Euro Cargo Rail.
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