London Gateway has cemented its position as one of Britain’s fastest-growing container ports, handling over 3 million TEU in 2025 a remarkable 52% increase from the previous year’s 1.9 million TEU. The milestone marks a turning point for DP World’s UK operations, which now move more than five million TEU annually across its London Gateway and Southampton terminals combined.
The surge in throughput at London Gateway comes on the heels of its newly operational fourth berth and the addition of Gemini Cooperation’s Asia-Europe vessel calls. Meanwhile, DP World’s Southampton terminal crossed the 2-million-TEU threshold, contributing to the company’s dominant position in a UK container market that totals just over nine million TEU.
The growth trajectory shows no signs of slowing. Construction is already underway on two additional all-electric berths at London Gateway as part of a £1 billion investment that will bring the total to six berths capable of accommodating the world’s largest containerships. The port also commissioned a second rail terminal in 2025, with plans to add a BOXBAY container handling system through a £170 million investment over the next two years.
DP World, headquartered in Dubai, operates across more than 75 countries and enables over 9% of global containerized trade. With London Gateway on track to become Britain’s most important container port, the company’s UK investments signal confidence in the country’s trade infrastructure at a time of evolving global supply chain dynamics.