Auteur: AIVP
Source: Port of London Authority ; DP World
Date de parution: Lundi, 18 Juin 2007
Type de Document: Actualité
Thème: 1.01 - projet d'aménagement portuaire, 1.02 - infrastructures conteneurs, 1.09 - financement des projets portuaires, 3.02 - politique de transport par pays
Langue originale: Anglais
Localisation: Europe : Angleterre : Londres
Langue: Français, Anglais, Espagnol

L'opérateur DP World a reçu l'accord du gouvernement britannique pour la création d'un nouveau terminal, permettant notamment d'accueillir les porte-conteneurs de dernière génération, associé à une zone logistique et tertiaire. DP World prévoit un investissement de 2,25 milliards d'euros pour ce site de 600 hectares à l'est de Londres. Selon les autorités portuaires, il s'agit d'un projet de développement majeur à l'échelle d'un siècle qui devrait susciter la création de plus de 14000 emplois.

After several years of detailed government consideration due to the size and complexity of the proposal, the decision was announced may 2007, 30th by the Transport Minister, Gillian Merron. It is a major milestone in bringing DP World’s proposals closer to reality. Detailed environmental assessments were a significant part of the company’s proposal to Government to ensure that both construction and operation of London Gateway reflect the land and marine habitats in which the development is taking place.
London Gateway will combine a major deep-water port capable of handling the biggest container ships at superior levels of efficiency and meet the UK Government’s identified need for increased deep-sea port capacity. The combined entity will be unique in the UK, providing a world class gateway for the 21st century ensuring that the UK remains competitive in global shipping markets and has the facilities to attract and retain trade from the world’s leading businesses. The adjacent logistics/business park, one of Europe’s largest, will provide unique supply chain opportunities with integrated road, rail and sea connections with close proximity to major UK markets.
Construction is planned to begin later this year, with DP World aiming to have first occupiers on the park within 12-18 months, with the port operational from 2010. The development will be a major catalyst for delivering jobs, new homes and new opportunities in this identified growth region, thereby contributing significantly to the UK Government’s Thames Gateway regeneration programme.

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