PLA News Releases

This autumn, the UK’s largest port, the Port of London Authority will be hosting the annual British Ports Association conference, 17-19 October 2023. The event is now open to opportunities from sponsorship packages to early bird tickets.

Brandon Cripps, from Hoo in Kent, has secured a contract with the Port of London Authority, just two months into a temporary placement, funded by the government’s Kickstart programme, designed to help unemployed young people build long-term careers.

A dog that swam through the THAMES BARRIER lived to tell the tail after being rescued by the Port of London Authority (PLA).

Eight giant fermenting vessels recently travelled 34 miles through London by river, highlighting the Thames’ capacity for carrying special one-off ‘project’ cargoes.

Port of London Authority contractors have been carrying-out major river wall repairs at Greenwich promenade.

A Port of London Authority (PLA), marine services deckhand who put forward a bright idea at the right time is now helping trainees make their way in the marine world of work. Rachel De Bont was recently made training and liaison officer at the PLA just as the authority added two more apprentices to its books and expanded the marine training offered to staff.

Robin Mortimer, chief executive of the Port of London Authority (PLA), is looking forward to the tidal River Thames playing its part in delivering Net Zero.