DP World has opened a new driver welfare facility at its Southampton container terminal and logistics hub.
Following two years’ construction, the 24,000 sq. m facility will be operated by Cartland Truck Stop and offers a restaurant, café, bathrooms, showers and more than 130 secure parking spaces, alongside service bays for vehicles.
The facility is modelled on the Hireco Truck Park at DP World’s London Gateway Logistics Park.
To support the transition to low-carbon logistics, the site also includes two twin EV charging points capable of fully charging an electric HGV in 1.5 to two hours.
In addition, the site features a new pre-gate entry system that reduces waiting times and eases traffic flow around the terminal, helping to further reduce the impact of congestion on the local community, key factors in securing Southampton City Council’s approval.
The facility’s opening follows the launch of DP World’s Low Carbon Truck Programme earlier this month at Southampton and London Gateway.
The two-year initiative allows participating hauliers to purchase Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at the same cost as diesel, in a bid to accelerate decarbonisation of UK road freight.
Ernst Schulze, DP World Ports & Terminals Lead for Northern Europe, said: “This £20m investment is a clear statement of our commitment to drivers, who are a vital part of the UK supply chain.
“By providing modern, secure, and comfortable facilities alongside cutting-edge EV charging, we are working to future-proof UK logistics while ensuring the people who keep trade moving are well looked after.”
