Port Focus: London Tilbury

When selecting a port there are various factors that must be considered, including the proximity of the location to the company's suppliers, the proximity of the location to the company's buyers / customers, transport links, shipping routes, port capacity and local warehousing. Our 'Port Focus' series offers a high-level overview of the UK ports that Alinea Customs' service, and local insight for clients.

London Tilbury port is the largest port of the Thames, located on the north bank of the River Thames, 22 miles east of central London.