Ports of London: Historic River Gateway & Modern Hubs

Yes, London is a major port city. The Port of London stretches 95 miles along the tidal Thames, handling 50M+ tonnes annually—containers, bulk, project cargo, and cruise passengers. Its history dates to Roman Londinium.

Greater London also includes downstream ports:

• Port of Tilbury (Essex) – UK’s largest container & ro-ro terminal
• London Gateway (Thurrock) – deep-sea mega-port
• Port of Sheerness (Kent) – autos, fruit, forest products
• Port of Gravesend – aggregates, general cargo

Together they form the UK’s busiest port complex, vital for trade and tourism.