Project

London Gateway Port Expansion

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

Expansion of London Gateway port at Thurrock, Essex, within the Thames Freeport, adding two 400m all-electric berths and a second rail terminal; on completion London Gateway would become the UK's largest container port. DP World is both operator and sole sponsor of the roughly £1bn expansion.

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