London Thamesport celebrates rail record

London Thamesport has been celebrating a record share of inland movements in its rail department for July.

A quarter of import containers were moved by rail during the month, setting a new record in terms of multimodal share.  Rail movements during the same period were the highest handled at the London port since 2008.

David Gledhill, Chief Executive Officer for Hutchison Ports (UK) Ltd, which owns London Thamesport, commented: “We take the effect our operations have on the environment very seriously, and are constantly striving to reduce the impact we cause.

“We are dedicated to transporting as many containers as possible by rail, thus easing pressure on the country’s road network and reducing both our carbon footprint and that of our customers.

“This record has been achieved through better utilisation of trains, and the addition of a fourth service to Bristol.”

Rail volumes are due to remain at high levels for the coming months, and further record-breaking volumes are possible in the busy period running up to Christmas.

London Thamesport has weekly services to Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.

For further information, visit: www.londonthamesport.co.uk

Published: 08/09/2010