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  • Writer's pictureFirst Port Global (FPG)
    • May 29, 2019

Forth Ports publishes Tilbury2 progress video

A new CGI video shows for the first time the facilities that Forth Ports says will be ready in 2020

Forth Ports received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport in February to build Tilbury2 on a 930-acre site in Thurrock, on the outskirts of Greater London. Main contractor Graham is underway with the construction which include a new rail and road connection, deep water jetty and pontoon. It will be the UK’s largest unaccompanied ferry port and the country’s biggest construction processing hub. The video also shows how the team are focussing on protecting the natural habitat for water voles and invertebrates, as required under the planning consent.


Peter Ward, Commercial Director at the Port of Tilbury said: “Construction of Tilbury2 is well underway and by issuing this CGI video we can see how accessible the new port is to London and how the port will operate when it opens next year. We are excited about this development which has been driven by demand for our customers and we are grateful to the local community for their support during this construction phase.”


To view the video, go to:


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  • Writer's pictureFirst Port Global (FPG)
    • May 28, 2019

Two mega-vessels call at CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal within a month

COSCO SHIPPING SOLAR (21,000 TEU) and COSCO SHIPPING PISCES (20,000 TEU) are the third and fourth main line vessels to pass through CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal in Khalifa since it started trial operations on 20 April 2019


The new container terminal has been built and operated by China’s Cosco Shipping Ports Limited (CSP) under a 35-year concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports. The calls by the two 20,000 TEU vessels follow the call of the 14,000 TEU CSCL MERCURY 20 April 2019 and the 19,000 TEU CSCL GLOBE, which arrived on 27 April 2019.


Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports, said: “The arrival of both the COSCO SHIPPING SOLAR and PISCES is a milestone moment for Abu Dhabi Ports and its partner, CSP. Not only does it demonstrate our growth as a hub port in the region, but also our position as the heart of COSCO’s network in the Middle East.


“The container industry is constantly looking for ways to improve efficiency, and the use of mega-vessels to cut costs and time is a trend shaping the future of the sector. We have ensured that through CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, Khalifa Port is able to handle the largest vessels of today and adapt to those of tomorrow.”


Captain Ju Weiping, CEO of CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, said: “We are excited to facilitate the arrival of two of the world’s largest mega-vessels at CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal as it demonstrates the strength of our partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports.


"The terminal has been built to accommodate the evolution of trade in an increasingly competitive global economy; applying the latest port technologies to improve efficiencies, reduce calling times, and ultimately deliver a competitive edge to our customers. We are proud to contribute to facilitating trade in the region and look forward to welcoming further large-scale vessels over the coming years.”


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  • Writer's pictureFirst Port Global (FPG)
    • May 27, 2019

DP World Southampton warns on chassis guides

The operator has reissued chassis guidelines in order to help reduce cargo loss and damage to containers


DP World says that there are a small number of trailers used by hauliers that have either a two-prong or four-prong vertical guide fitted at the front of the trailer. These are prone to puncturing the floor of a container. When bulk cargo containers are damaged in this way there is a high risk of partial or total loss of the cargo, resulting in significant delays to the haulier, customer and overall supply chain.


It has therefore reissued guidelines it set in 2015 after discussion with the haulage community and says it reserves the right not to load a container if a haulier has not taken the following precautions.


  • Trailers with two-prong guide attachments - the attachments must be removed from the trailer before collecting or discharging a container from DP World Southampton

  • Trailers with four prong guide attachments - the attachments must be made more visible so that the straddle carrier driver can see them when the container is being loaded, especially at night. It has been recommended that these prongs are painted in a more prominent colour, such as orange or yellow.


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