PLA News Releases

On World Oceans Day, DP World and the Port of London Authority reveal plans for bespoke “rubbish muncher” for London Gateway

At the start of Pride month, Robin Mortimer, chief executive of the Port of London Authority, welcomes the contribution of the tidal Thames LGBT+ community to the river – past, present and future.

Representatives and supporters of the tidal Thames’ LGBT+ community gathered on the river to celebrate the start of Pride month at Waterloo Bridge.

The first Thames Green Scheme accreditations, recognising vessel owners’ efforts to protect the environment, have been awarded to Kent-based GPS Marine and Jetstream Tours.

The Port of London Authority has taken full control of Estuary Services Limited, the company that provides a boarding and landing service for pilots joining and leaving ships trading to and from the ports of London and Medway, after acquiring the Peel Ports 50% interest in the business.

The public causeway at Erith, stretching over 170 metres into the river, is a vital access point for the emergency services and is widely used for recreation and commerce. Recent surveys taken by the PLA show signs of deterioration of the structure.

The Port of London Authority has launched an Environment Fund to support community projects that will help improve the environment, in line with the goals of the river development framework, the Thames Vision.

Delegates at next week’s Port of London Authority (PLA)-run environment webinars are set to hear about new plans for a programme of work to improve protected saltmarshes on the Thames in Essex.

A site for trialling energy-generating technology, powered by the tidal Thames, has been established by the Port of London Authority.

The Port of London Authority has launched its first Sustainable Innovation Fund as a catalyst for trials of new and emerging technology which provide solutions suitable for recognised needs on the tidal Thames.