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Working together to accelerate progress towards decarbonising the Thames, the Port of London Authority (PLA) and a coalition of terminal and vessel operators and supporting stakeholders, have today published a plan for a Net Zero future.
Read more![Port of London Authority and partners launch Net Zero River Plan for the Thames](/assets/net-zero-river-plan-pla-1175w.png)
Seven projects to boost wildlife and nature on the tidal Thames are to receive grants from the Port of London Authority.
Read more![Funding poured into seven Thames environmental projects](/assets/zsl-cp-bigbottlecount-26-1.jpg)
A new study has identified a shortlist of three potential routes for a “turn-up-and go”, electric, cycling-and-walking-friendly ferry service, spanning the Thames in east London, that could be delivered by 2026.
Read more![Report recommends three electric ferry crossing options for east London](/assets/ARAPStudy1080px.jpg)
A refurbished Port of London Authority pier, near the Thames Barrier in south east London, is to be the base for a recently-upgraded, lower-emission vessel, used to keep the river free of debris.
Read more![Greener vessel at greener Woolwich pier](/assets/bgp-driftwood.jpg)
Following a competition jointly launched by the Port of London Authority (PLA) and DP World, children from three schools in Essex and Kent enjoyed a river trip to see the latest specially designed litter collector that’s located near London Gateway.
Read more![Local schools take an environmental river trip with the PLA and DP World](/assets/DPWorldsEmmaCowperPLAsPaulaCarterandEmilyMcLeanPDCPR3.jpg)
The world’s first methanol-fuelled container vessel, Laura Maersk, arrived at the UK’s leading port for its maiden call yesterday (27 September), marking an important milestone in the journey towards decarbonisation in the shipping industry.
Read more![Port of London welcomes the world’s first methanol-fuelled container vessel](/assets/LauraMaersk2000x.jpg)
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)
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)
A ban on commercial vessels discharging sewage to the tidal River Thames will be enforced by the Port of London Authority (PLA) from 1 July 2024.
Read more![Operators' sewage discharges to tidal Thames must end in next 12 months](/assets/vesseal-opearator-sewage.jpg)