First Ship Arrives As DP World Unveils Game-Changing Morocco–UK Service

London Container Terminal welcomes weekly express reefer container service direct from Morocco, as Samskip consolidate its Thames operation

This week, the London Container Terminal (LCT) in Tilbury welcomed a new dedicated reefer* container service bringing fresh food directly into the UK from Morocco. The weekly Samskip service commenced this week when the Samskip Toubkal made its first call at LCT with its cargo of fresh produce, including tomatoes and citrus fruit headed for the UK’s supermarkets. Samskip’s Moroccan ...

First Ship Arrives As DP World Unveils Game-Changing Morocco–UK Service

In a major boost to fresh-produce logistics, DP World has launched its new DP World Atlas service, creating a dedicated shipping link between Morocco, the UK and Europe. The move marks a significant shift in how fruit and vegetables will move across the region, promising faster, cleaner and more reliable transport for exporters and buyers alike.The inaugural vessel, the M/V BF Carp, arrived in the Port of Agadir yesterday (17 November), deliveri…