DP World gains approval for London Gateway

DP World says the first phase of its London Gateway container terminal should be operational in 2010, following approval of the development by the British government at the end of May. Construction of the first container berths is due to start later this year, although DP World must still wait for the formal Harbour Empowerment Order decision, a process likely to take a few months.“ Our plan is to start construction towards the end of this year and the target remains to have phase one of the port operational by 2010,” said London Gateway chief executive Simon Moore.