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The Port of London Authority is pleased to announce that, following a thorough tendering process, it has signed a contract with Kongsberg Norcontrol Ltd (KNC) to replace its Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) equipment.
Read more![UK’s largest port awards contract for cutting edge VTS system](/assets/kongsberg-vts-system-1.png)
Baroness Vere, the UK Maritime Minister, will make the opening keynote address at the British Port Association (BPA) annual conference 2023, hosted by the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Read more![Maritime Minister to address BPA 2023 in London](/assets/platamesisnaming210623132-1080x.png)
The Port of London Authority has appointed James Stride as new chief harbour master, following the announcement of Bob Baker’s retirement.
Read more![The UK’s largest port appoints its new chief harbour master](/assets/james-stride-portrait.jpg)
Smart Pension, one of the UK’s leading workplace pension providers, partners with Port of London Authority as sponsor for its British Ports Association annual conference 2023.
Read more![Smart Pension partners with Port of London Authority, host of BPA 2023](/assets/sponsorannouncementpost-smartpension.png)
In a show of commitment to the continued growth and safety of the UK's maritime industry, RightShip is proud to sponsor the British Ports Association (BPA) 2023 Conference. (17-19 October)
Read more![RightShip to sponsor of British Ports Association annual conference](/assets/sponsorannouncementpost-rightship.png)
Recommendations for the use of electric cargo (e-cargo) bikes on and near Thames-side piers in London, aimed at maximising post-pandemic opportunities to carry more light freight on the river, are highlighted in new guidance.
Read more![London piers guidance for a greener logistics future](/assets/crpcargobikes-trial.png)
In a landmark partnership, DP World, a leading provider of global end-to-end supply chain solutions, has partnered with the Port of London Authority (PLA), host of the British Ports Association (BPA) annual conference 2023
Read more![DP World partners with Port of London Authority, host of BPA 2023](/assets/logistics-parklondon-gatewaydp-world-2000x.png)
RightShip, a leading ESG-focused digital maritime platform, has today announced a partnership to collaborate with the Port of London Authority in its efforts to support the transition to Net Zero on the Thames.
Read more![RightShip, Port of London Authority partner to support maritime decarbonisation](/new_site_assets/images/default_news.jpg)
A consultation launched today (10 July) by the Port of London Authority (PLA) gives the public the chance to comment on plans to maximise the benefits of developments affecting the River Thames in the London Borough of Bexley.
Read more![Have your say on Bexley masterplan for the tidal Thames](/assets/plamasterplanbexley2000x.jpg)
The Port of London Authority (PLA) presented its refreshed strategy, the Thames Vision 2050, at an afternoon reception at the Palace of Westminster yesterday (5 June) alongside 150 guests, including former maritime ministers.
Read more![Parliamentary launch of Thames Vision 2050](/assets/plachairmanjonsoncoxandnusratghanimp1080x.jpg)