11th December 2008

London Thamesport has introduced an e-mail alerts system to update hauliers and port users on operational conditions, as well as providing other useful port-related information.

Importantly, the system is able to provide real-time information on current operational conditions, as well as giving updates on future events, such as adverse weather predictions, that may have an impact on the Port’s operations.

The system functions by sending e-mail updates of operational conditions at the Port, and other useful information, to those who have registered for the service. Users can select e-mail updates from a list relevant to their specific area of the industry, such as quayside or landside operations.

Chris Lewis, Chief Executive Officer of Hutchison Ports (UK) Limited, which owns London Thamesport, said:

“We are constantly looking at ways in which we can improve our service to customers. The introduction of an e-mail alerts system at London Thamesport will provide a valuable resource to enable hauliers and other port users to plan their daily activities at the Port more efficiently and effectively.”

The introduction of operational e-mail alerts at London Thamesport follows the successful implementation of the system at the Port of Felixstowe in Summer 2008, where over 2,500 members are now registered.

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Note to Editors:

For further information please contact Rachael Jackson, Public Relations Manager, on Tel No: +44 (0) 1394 604167, Fax No: +44 (0) 1394 604943 or E-mail jacksonr@hpuk.co.uk www.londonthamesport.co.uk

London Thamesport (LTP) is located in the heart of South East England, 10 miles from the M2 motorway, 35 miles from London. It is one of the UK’s busiest container ports.

LTP is a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Group, a subsidiary of the multinational conglomerate Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL). HPH is the world's leading port investor, developer and operator with interests in a total of 47 ports, spanning 24 countries throughout Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, the Americas and Australasia. HPH also owns a number of transportation-related service companies.