Port of Tilbury

Strategically positioned on the River Thames’ north bank in Essex, the Port of Tilbury (UN/LOCODE: GBTIL) functions as the United Kingdom’s principal roll-on/roll-off and bulk cargo gateway, leveraging coordinates 51.463024° N, 0.360498° W within the Europe/London timezone. Operated by Forth Ports, the facility encompasses extensive deep-water berths, a dedicated container terminal, and the London Distribution Park, the nation’s largest inland logistics hub. Its comprehensive infrastructure accommodates diverse cargo profiles including forest products, aggregates, steel, and project cargo, supported by direct rail connectivity and immediate M25 motorway access. Tilbury’s operational efficiency and multimodal integration sustain critical supply chain velocity for the Greater London and Southeast England economic zones.