The Netherlands-based RMR Shipping has chosen London Thamesport to handle the UK call of its North West Europe – West Africa Ro-Ro service.
The first call of the service was made by the 176-metre long Ro-Ro vessel Dresden on May 25, 2014.
The vessel has the versatility to handle a wide variety of cargoes through quarter and side ramps which allow cargo to be loaded and discharged directly onto the quay.
It has the capacity to hold some 4,000 + cars and Ro-Ro units on various fully enclosed decks.
Clemence Cheng, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited , said: “ We welcome RMR Shipping to the Port with this new North West Europe – West Africa Ro-Ro service.
London Thamesport has the flexibility and the workforce to meet a huge range of customer needs and we are confident in our ability to provide an excellent service to RMR Shipping and their customers. ”
Martin Fleet, Director of AB Global Logistics Limited , said: “ We are very excited at the move to London Thamesport, with our bi-monthly service and the introduction of the stern quarter ramp vessels.
The port facilities are of a very high standard and the cooperation with all the staff within the port has been exceptional.
We feel the location of Thamesport will be a positive move for all the clients and their cargoes. We look forward to this new and positive relationship.”
London Thamesport handles a variety of deep and shallow-drafted vessels carrying a broad range of cargoes including Containers, Break-bulk, Ro-Ro and Project Cargoes.
The efficient shipside operation, fast turn-around time of vessels and road vehicles allows London Thamesport to provide its customers with a cost-efficient service in the heart of south-east England.
[mappress] May 28, 2014