DP World has opened a new driver welfare facility at its Southampton container terminal, marking the completion of a £20 million modernisation project aimed at improving conditions for hauliers.
The 24,000 sq. m facility offers drivers a restaurant, café, bathrooms, showers, and over 130 secure parking spaces. Operated by Cartland Truck Stop Ltd, it also features service bays and twin EV charging points capable of fully charging an electric HGV in under two hours.
A new pre-gate entry system has been introduced to reduce waiting times and ease congestion around the terminal, a key factor in winning approval from Southampton City Council.
Ernst Schulze, DP World’s Ports & Terminals Lead for Northern Europe, said the investment reflects the company’s commitment to supporting drivers and future-proofing UK logistics.
Southampton MP Satvir Kaur welcomed the project, noting its benefits for traffic flow, driver welfare, and the city’s efforts to tackle climate change.
The opening follows the launch of DP World’s Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) at Southampton and London Gateway earlier this month, which aims to accelerate the shift to lower-emission road freight by offering hauliers Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at the same cost as diesel.
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