The government has officially launched the UK’s freeport programme in London. Operations under the relaxed regulatory regime can begin at London (the Thames Freeport consortium of DP World and Forth Ports) and at Humberside and Teesside ports on the northeast coast of England. The announcement coincides with the confirmation of a fourth berth at DP World’s London Gateway logistics hub to increase supply chain resilience and create more capacity for the world’s largest vessels. With rail freight a key element in the freeport concept, operators are gearing up for increased traffic.