PLA News Releases

The Port of London Authority (PLA) and Thames Estuary Growth Board have welcomed the official opening of the Freeports competitive bidding process by the Government, saying that a successful Thames Freeport bid would be transformational for community opportunity and economic development.

The bid consortium promoting the Thames Freeport has lodged their comprehensive bid with the Government for a digitally-linked economic zone connecting Ford's world-class Dagenham engine plant, the global ports at London Gateway and Tilbury, large development employment areas and many river communities in need of regeneration.

The amount of freight moved on the Thames through the capital has trebled in the last four years, reaching a new decade high in 2013.

London Climate Action Week (16-20 November) has opened with the launch of Thames Green Scheme, a Port of London Authority (PLA) project, encouraging vessel operators to adopt more environmentally friendly practices.

As the capital prepares for its hottest day of the year, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has issued a reminder not to underestimate the powers of the tidal River Thames.

The PLA says that the tidal River Thames is attracting investment of almost £2.5 billion

The continued growth of freight on the river Thames has kept more than half a million lorry trips off London’s roads in the past two years.

Totally Thames in partnership with the Port of London Authority are proud to announce 2016 Thames Lens Photography Winners, Totally Thames annual photography competition.