DB Schenker names new locomotive at London Gateway

The 10,000 teu vessel had been scheduled to call at the Port of Felixstowe, but suffered a fire as it approached the entrance to the Suez Canal. With the fire extinguished, the decision was taken to re-route the ship to London Gateway where containers could be unloaded and repairs made.

The ceremony, which coincided with the arrival of three more giant quay cranes, bringing the total number to eight, involved representatives from across the intermodal industry who were present to see the new nameplates, which bear the name ‘DP World London Gateway’, unveiled on a Class 66 locomotive (66185), by Simon Moore, CEO of the new port.

The locomotive is set to become a familiar sight on services operated by the rail company who have reaffirmed their commitment to running trains to and from the port by announcing regular services to Trafford Park and Daventry International Rail Freight Terminal from day one of operations.