Project

London Gateway Port Expansion

United KingdomPorts and Maritime, Logistics Infrastructure, Trade InfrastructureReviewed 11 September 2026

Status

Under ConstructionStatus

Value

GBP 1 billionInvestment Value

Overview

Location
Thurrock, Essex, England
Delivery Model
100% DP World-sponsored expansion; no separate SPV structure identified. Thames Freeport.
Scale / Scope
Two new 400m all-electric berths plus a second rail terminal. On completion, London Gateway would become the UK's largest container port. DP World is both the port operator and the sole sponsor of the expansion.

Participants & Roles

Operator

Sources
  • DP World — investor release, London Gateway expansionProject Company / Sponsor