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Tilbury
Tilbury’s position on the Thames provides a major geographical advantage for transport to and out of London and the South-East.
The Port is a significant distribution centre, covering over 850 acres and is well positioned to access the M25 orbital motorway and the rest of the UK's national motorway network. In addition, there are direct rail connections within the Port, with access to the whole of the UK.
The Port is London's major gateway, handling significant levels of diverse cargo including the importation of paper as the UK's leading port, containers, grain, and various bulk handling facilities, all of which are handled at a number of berths both in dock and on river facilities.
Key facts - General
- 34 operational Berths
- Over 16 independent working terminals
- Over 7.5 kilometres of quay
- Over 500,000 square metres of warehouse space
- Over 7 kms of road within port estate with excellent transport access
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