DP World Southampton (DPWS) is the joint-venture company owned by DP World (51%) and Associated British Ports (49%). DPWS manages the existing container terminal in Southampton and will take over the operation of the new berth SCT5 and quay cranes at the end of 2013. The long-standing relationship between ABP and DP World (and its predecessors) dates back to the 1970s although the current shareholding structure in Southampton Container Terminals Ltd was established in 1988.
DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 60 terminals and 11 new developments across 31 countries. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by providing quality services to effectively manage container, bulk and other terminal cargo. It also provides logistics, infrastructure development and consultancy services where its experience adds significant value for customers.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
ABP
The UK's leading ports group, ABP owns and operates 21 ports all around the UK and handles approximately a quarter of the country's seaborne trade. Its ports are: Ayr, Barrow, Barry, Cardiff, Fleetwood, Garston, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Silloth, Southampton, Swansea, Teignmouth and Troon.
ABP is ultimately owned by ABP (Jersey) Ltd, a limited liability company domiciled and incorporated in Jersey. ABP (Jersey) Ltd is owned by a consortium of investors comprising Borealis, GIC, Goldman Sachs and Prudential.