Port of Tilbury sends out message of love to NHS
IN the UK, every Thursday at 8pm there is applause, nationwide, for the country’s NHS and other key workers – last night the port of Tilbury did it in style.
Forth Ports are ready for Brexit
COVID-19 has slowed down world trade and interfered with the EU-UK trade talks, and the ripples continue to be felt through the world economy. But while global leaders are preoccupied, now is a good time to focus on progress that is being made elsewhere, and a development that will be crucial to London’s future.
Could Free Ports be coming to Thurrock?
CHIEF Secretary to the Treasury Rishi Sunak has announced a ten week consultation to rapidly establish ten freeports across the UK, covering sea, air, and rail ports. The ports, once designated as free, will have no domestic taxes levied on any goods within them.
Port chaplain offers welfare to thousands of seafarers in Port of London and Tilbury
A PORT chaplain from international maritime charity Sailors’ Society reached out to more than 11,000 seafarers in London and Tilbury ports last year.
Maritime Minister visits Port of Tilbury to inspect progress
NUSRAT Ghani MP, Maritime Minister, visited the Port of Tilbury – London’s major port – today for an overview of the Forth Ports Group’s flagship investment – the new 160 acre port terminal, Tilbury2 – alongside the community outreach, employment and re-training programmes.
Graham bridges the gap with milestone at major new port construction in Tilbury
A 360-tonne bridge has been lifted into place as part of construction of a new port for the South East, Tilbury2.
Port of Tilbury celebrates prestigious planning excellence award win
THE Port of Tilbury scooped the inaugural National Infrastructure Planning Association Award for “Best Project” at the organisation’s awards celebration in London on 21 November for Tilbury 2.
Tarmac and Forth Ports announce new construction materials terminal at Tilbury2
TARMAC, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, has partnered with London’s fastest growing port, the Port of Tilbury, to create the UK’s largest construction materials aggregates terminal at Tilbury2, the new port being constructed on the north bank of the River Thames.
A 9MW behind-the-meter battery is now live at Port of Tilbury.
A 9MW behind-the-meter battery is now live at Port of Tilbury reports The Energyst.Com
Wildlife study finds habitat created by Port of Tilbury is now site of national importance
A WILDLIFE area created six years ago to offset losses of habitat from the development of the London Distribution Park (LDP) at Tilbury, has proved so successful it has been ranked by one of Britain’s foremost entomological consultants as of national importance for insects and other invertebrates.
Pontoon launch marks milestone in Tilbury2 development
A floating pontoon used to discharge freight ferry vessels at the new Tilbury2 development at Port of Tilbury has been launched, marking a major milestone in the creation of a new multi-million pound port for London.
Port of Tilbury celebrates 50th anniversary of grain terminal
PORT of Tilbury, London’s major port, this month marks the 50th anniversary of its grain terminal, the UK’s largest terminal for the import and export of grain.
New Chancellor and Home Secretary visit Port of Tilbury as Brexit looms
THE Port of Tilbury hosted the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP, and the Home Secretary, the Rt. Hon. Priti Patel MP, today for an overview of its expanding operations – including a new port terminal, Tilbury2 – and its contingency planning for the UK’s departure from the European Union.
First concrete pour of new Tilbury 2 ro-ro terminal
THE concrete pour of the first slab of the Tilbury2 roll on /roll off terminal took place this week (see image) by main contractor GRAHAM civils and Gill Civil
First look at how Tilbury2 will look in 2020
CONSTRUCTION of the new £200million port for London, Tilbury2, is underway and the Port of Tilbury has issued a CGI video which shows for the first time the facilities which will be ready in 2020.
Forth Ports secure new international health and safety standard
FORTH Ports, one of the UK’s largest port groups, has achieved the new ISO 45001 standard in Occupational Health & Safety Management making them the first port group to be awarded this tough new international standard.
Port of Tilbury expands grain terminal
PORT of Tilbury, London’s major port, has completed its new major storage expansion at the port’s Grain Terminal as part of the growth strategy. The new flat store increases the capacity by an additional 16,000 metric tonnes of both import and export wheat.
Gable Hall students win Technology Tournament at Tilbury Terminal
LAST Wednesday 50 students from Thurrock schools met at the Thurrock Cruise Terminal to take part in this year’s Technology Tournament. The event was organised by the Rotary Club of Grays Thurrock, South Essex College and supported by the Tilbury Cruise Terminal.
Builder appointed for multi-million pound Tilbury2 port terminal project
THE Port of Tilbury, the UK’s fastest growing port, has appointed GRAHAM to deliver their new multimillion pound port terminal, Tilbury2. The port received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport to build the new port last week and will now work with GRAHAM to begin construction of the port immediately.
Port of Tilbury wins rail business award
PORT of Tilbury, London’s major port, scooped the Rail Freight and Logistics Excellence industry accolade at this year’s Rail Business Awards at a ceremony on 21 February 2019 in central London.
Port of Tilbury receive consent for multi-million new port terminal
A NEW new port for Tilbury has been given formal consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. Tilbury2 will be built next to the Port of Tilbury. The plans are part of Forth Ports Group’s £1bn investment programme and would see the volume of cargo handled at Tilbury double across the quay from 16m […]
Trade secretary Liam Fox visits port of Tilbury
TILBURY Port and the people that work there will play a major role in helping the UK to increase international trade after we leave the European Union.
Majority shareholder sells Forth Ports stake
FORTH Ports Limited (“Forth Ports”), one of the UK’s largest port groups, announces this morning that Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 1 LP (“Arcus”) has agreed to sell its shares in the company to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”). After financial completion, PSP Investments will partner with other long-term investors who are well aligned to support the future growth of Forth Ports.
Forth Ports win place in Logistics Awards 2018
FORTH Ports Limited, one of the UK’s largest port groups, has for the first time reached the final of the Logistics Awards 2018 in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) category. The independent awards celebrate logistics industry excellence across a range of areas with the winners being announced on 20th September in London.