DP World has extended its partnership with Goodyear at Southampton Port to continue to 'improve efficiency and safety'.

The logistics company said it was building on a 20-year relationship with Goodyear to now retrofit the latest state of the art tyre pressure measurement system across its port operations, including over 80 straddle carriers.

Martin Ranger, Managing Director at Goodyear service partner, Pro Support Services Limited, said: “Over the years DP World has stayed in tune with the tyre industry’s latest innovations by using Goodyear’s latest products and technical innovations. 

“We fit Goodyear EV-4M tyres, proven to provide an excellent return on investment for DP World thanks to improved tread wear and increased comfort compared to previous generation tyres. Following a test period, we have rolled out the Goodyear DrivePoint HD solution across the fleet. Through Goodyear mobile and web platforms, our experts can remotely manage tyre pressures, allowing staff to be more productive.

“This not only ensures that tyre pressures are optimised, but it also improves vehicle stability. We have a great triangular relationship between Goodyear, Pro Support Services Limited and DP World who work closely to ensure that we deliver the best products, technology, and support to manage the customer’s investments.”

Paul Bould, Off-The-Road Sales Manager at Goodyear UK added: “The container handling industry is a time-critical and cost-sensitive industry.

2Goodyear DrivePoint Heavy Duty has been proven to reduce the number of hours spent on checking tyres thanks to our automated solutions.

"This trial with DP World shows there is an extension of tyre service life, and a reduction in the amount of time spent stopping for tyre pressure checking.

"The priority for port operators is to achieve the highest level of safety while increasing uptime and efficiency. DrivePoint Heavy Duty allows them to do this, while also lowering operating costs.”

DP World’s partnership with Goodyear also supports the TreeNation initiative. For every tyre fitted, DP World donates £10 to the initiative, enough for two trees to be planted.