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About Us
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DP World in the UK
DP World is the only terminal operator to provide a choice of two deep water terminals in the UK – DP World Southampton on the south coast and DP World London Gateway, on the River Thames estuary. Together we provide unrivalled, quick and easy access to the key consumer markets in the UK.
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Meet DP World UK’s senior management team. Together, they bring extensive experience from across the shipping and logistics industries. It’s a very special blend of enthusiasm, innovation and confidence to challenge the status quo.
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Sustainability
We believe that working in a sustainable and responsible way is essential for building a strong business for our customers, our people and our society. Our World, Our Future is our global programme to bring sustainability into every aspect of our work.
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Supply Chain
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Modal Shift Programme
A trial programme at DP World Southampton to help cargo owners rail more boxes and reach their net zero ambitions quicker.
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Help reduce your CO2 emissions in line with net zero targets, with our highly efficient and reliable rail freight solutions in the UK.
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Why Us?
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Deep Water Facilities
Our customers are introducing ever-larger ships on the main Far East trade routes. DP World Southampton understands the pressures they face to reduce costs and save fuel and our response is to offer better productivity and flexible berthing windows when calling at Southampton.
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Our Approach
DP World’s ‘Our World, Our Future’ sustainability strategy guides our approach. It helps us to work in a responsible way that prioritises sustainability and the impact on the people, communities and environment in which we operate.
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We’re embedding sustainability into our business so that it becomes part of everything we do and working with partners to contribute to a more greener and cleaner community.
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Charges and Peak Periods
Vehicle Booking System (VBS) Tariff
Download the Landside Business update customer announcement 31/05/22
VBS booking charge will be applicable during peak times:
Monday - Friday
04:00 - 07:00 and 12:00 - 18:00
Bank holidays will be treated as normal week days, with peak times applicable to charges below.
VBS Charges
ITEM | CHARGE |
Off-Peak Booking | Free |
Peak Booking | £5.00 |
Weekend Booking charge - Sat 12.00 - 18.00 ▪ / Sun 07.00 - 19.00 ▪ | £13.15 |
VBS Premium Container Listing (per container) | £0.21 |
VBS Non-Conformance Charge ▫ | £50.00 |
Passenger in cab charge | £131.53 |
Vehicle Euro IV and Euro V Emission Charge ◊ | £5.55 |
Replacement, Permanent or Temporary Driver ID Card ● | £37.85 |
Permanent Driver ID Card On-Line ꝰ | £25.00 |
Terminal Damage Administration Fee | £250.00 |
▪ Not currently applied to encourage weekend collection. We reserve the right to reinstate these charges and will provide 14 days' notice in the event of this happening
▫ VBS Non-Conformance Charge: - common examples: No vehicle has arrived within the VBS booking time, driver departs Terminal within 60 mins of arrival without completing transactions, seal check not completed
◊ Charge for high emission vehicles
● Charge for Permanent or Temporary (valid for 24 Hours) Driver ID Card - Go Live Date TBC
ꝰ Charge for Permanent Driver ID Card application on-line - Go Live Date TBC