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DP World Southampton Receives Europe’s Largest Quay Cranes as UK Port Capacity Expands

Source: Seatrade Maritime / DP World · 2026-06-25
Summary

DP World Southampton took delivery of Europe’s largest quay cranes on June 24, in a major infrastructure upgrade that will enable the UK port to handle the next generation of 24,000 TEU ultra-large container vessels. The £60 million investment is part of DP World’s broader UK expansion strategy, which includes the London Gateway deep-water berth project. The new cranes are expected to be operational by Q4 2026, increasing Southampton’s annual throughput capacity by approximately 25%.

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