Port of London
The Port of London is situated on the River Thames in southeast England and is one of the world’s largest natural harbors. It stretches over 30 miles from the capital, with over 50 million tonnes of cargo passing through each year. Major towns near Port of London include Canary Wharf, Greenwich, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, and Wapping. The port comprises several docks and piers and is a central hub for container traffic, with over 3 million containers passing through each year. The port is also home to a large fishing fleet and a thriving yachting community.
In order to ship goods in and out of the Port of London, businesses must comply with some export and import requirements. These requirements ensure the port’s safety and smooth trade flow. Companies must have a valid shipping license from the Port of London Authority. Businesses must also provide the port with a list of the goods they intend to ship and the relevant documentation for those goods. The port may also require companies to provide proof of insurance for their goods.
AddressBakers’ Hall 7 Harp Lane London EC3R 6LB United Kingdom
Port AuthorityPort of London Authority
Phone+44 20 7743 7900
Fax+44 20 7743 7999
Email[email protected]
Coordinates51º 30′ 27” N, 0º -7′ -20” W
Decimal51.5075869, -0.1222694
UN/LOCODEGBLON
Port TypeRiver Port
Port SizeLarge
Websitewww.pla.co.uk
TerminalYes
Inland port
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Fuel Oil
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Diesel Oil
Engine
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
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Mobile Cranes
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Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Assist
Salvage
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Ship Repairs
Marine Railroad
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Dirty Ballast
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