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The largest cargo vessel ever to call at the Port of Tilbury docked at the end of October 2013.

The Port of Tilbury, London's major port, picked up a prestigious award for their port based Training Academy at the Worshipful Company of Carmen annual awards in London.

The Port of Tilbury has been presented with an Olympic torch by LOCOG in recognition of its essential logistics role during the 2012 Olympics.

The Port of Tilbury has invested £250,000 into restoring a historical landmark, which features prominently on the Thames skyline.

Forth Ports confirms that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 152 acres of land, including a further deep water jetty, close to the East of the Port of Tilbury in Essex. The acquisition price is not being disclosed, however it is expected that at least £100m will be invested in infrastructure and facilities on the land.

Port authority staff have been on parade to support the 681st Lord Mayor of London and kick start the celebrations of their centenary next year

PLA Staff clean up a stretch of the Thames foreshore

In the first three months of the year, 66 ships calling at terminals on the Thames qualified for the UK’s first port charge discount for cleaner ships.