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DP World in the UK
DP World is the only terminal operator to provide a choice of two deep water ports 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.
Read MoreThe Definitive Guide to London Gateway
This is your definitive guide to the UK’s most integrated logistics hub; a sustainable, strategically located, trade enabling centre of excellence on the River Thames. We accelerate growth through our market-leading container port and logistics hub.
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About the Port
Learn more about the UK’s fastest growing deep-sea container terminal, located on the River Thames just 25 miles from central London.
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Want to visit DP World London Gateway? Click here to view our port’s shipside and landside opening hours, including details on our bank holiday operational working hours.
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Logistics Park
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About the Logistics Park
Learn more about the UK’s best connected, most integrated logistics service campus, managed by a team of experts who can work with you on bespoke solutions for your supply chain and property needs.
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DP World London Gateway Logistics Park is able to work with prospective occupiers on a range of build-to-suit solutions, ranging from 100,000 to 1.6 million sq ft, with fast delivery times following agreement for lease.
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What Do I Need To Do Next?
Information for cargo owners, exporters, shipping agents, freight forwarders and hauliers
Cargo owner/exporter
Please contact your nominated shipping agent or freight forwarder to instruct them to ask DP World to weigh your containers or determine how you will obtain a VGM and ensure they communicate this to DP World via our CNS Compass system.
Shipping agent/freight forwarder
Please ensure that you have a valid CNS Compass access licence and that you are familiar with the process for logging VGM.
Here is an overview and online training videos.
Haulier
No additional actions are required. Your truck and box will be processed as per normal operational procedures.
CNS Compass
CNS Compass enables the trade and regulatory bodies to move cargo swiftly through ports and inland facilities.
Read MoreCosts and Billing
A breakdown of fees and the VGM payment process with port community system CNS Compass.
Read MoreWhy does my container have to be weighed?
All export containers must have a Verified Gross Mass (VGM) declared before they are loaded on board vessels.
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions
All the little details you might want to know about container weighing.
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