DP World lifts two new cranes into action
DP World Southampton marked the commissioning of its two new super post-panamax gantry cranes with an event on Southampton Water recently.
Representatives from the terminal were joined by other key stakeholders to see the two new cranes in action, which are the first of their kind to be in operation at the terminal and have the capability to reaching across 22 containers on large boxships.
Campbell Mason, managing director of DP World Southampton said, ‘It’s great to have so many representatives from across the industry, both up and down the supply chain, joining us to mark this significant milestone in the terminal’s history. These two new cranes are the first super post-panamax cranes to be delivered into operation and reflect our commitment to invest in new equipment as we continue to improve the service to our customers.’
Andy Piatek of DP World customer Honda UK Manufacturing added, ‘DP World Southampton plays an integral role in our supply chain needed to move parts manufactured in the Far East to our car manufacturing plant in Swindon. It’s great to see DP World Southampton investing in the latest equipment and technology to increase their operational capability. We look forward to continuing our relationship and watching the terminal grow in the years ahead.’
DP World Southampton is the UK’s second largest container terminal. In 2007, the terminal handled 1.9 million TEU, a 26% increase compared to 2006.
