Port of London
GBLON🇬🇧United Kingdom
Port Location
About Port of London
Also known as: London Gateway
The Port of London is a major port on the River Thames, extending from Teddington Lock to the North Sea. It handles a variety of cargo and is a key hub for the United Kingdom's maritime trade. The Port of London Authority governs its operations.
Background
The Port of London is that part of the River Thames in England lying between Teddington Lock and the defined boundary with the North Sea and including any associated docks. Once the largest port in the world, it was the United Kingdom's largest port as of 2020. Usage is largely governed by the Port of London Authority ("PLA"), a public trust established in 1908; while mainly responsible for coordination and enforcement of activities, it also has some minor operations of its own.Current Conditions
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Vessel Limits
- Channel Depth
- 8ft
- Tidal Range
- 6ft
- Elevation
- -9999m
Operations & Services
- Port of Entry
- Yes
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Yes
- Tug Assistance
- Yes
- Cranes
- Fixed, Mobile, Floating
- Drydock
- M
- Repair Code
- A
References & Identifiers
- WPI No.
- 31470 →
- GeoNames ID
- 11524267 →
- Wikidata
- Q1545354 →
- Wikipedia
- Read on Wikipedia →
- Official Site
- www.portoflondon.co.uk →
Identification
- UN/LOCODE
- GBLON
- Country
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- Time Zone
- UTC+0
- Feature Type
- PRT (Port)
Classification
- Type
- Port
- Harbor Type
- River basin
- Shelter
- Excellent
Region
- Subdivision
- GB-LND
- Area
- UK Coast & Atlantic
- Sub-area
- North Sea
- Body of Water
- River Thames
- Latitude
- 51.4974°
- Longitude
- -0.0496°
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