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The Port of London is in England and is within the stretch of the River Thames. It was considered the largest port in the World. The port was the largest port in the United Kingdom until 2020. It is directly managed by the Port of London Authority and currently welcomes different types of cargo, Ro-Ro, and cruise liners.
Basic Information
- Port code – GBLON
- Port size – 2330 acres (943 hectares)
- Port address – S, Pinnacle House, 23-26 St Dunstan’s Hill, London EC3R 8HN, United Kingdom
- Main cargo/vessel type – Pleasure craft, sailing vessel, passenger vessel, high-speed craft, and law enforcement
- TEUs – 1.8 million TEUs
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The Port of London is also considered the one of the most accessible commercial ports in the UK. It has excellent railroads and land-based transport links, enabling carriers to drop off and pick up their cargos conveniently. Meanwhile, the facilities in this port are from private operators. Its distance from China is 11,800 nautical miles.
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Ports in UK
If you need to deliver goods to other cities in the UK, you may opt for other strategic ports of UK.
Ship From or To London Port
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