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Port of London Authority (PLA)

Port authority for the tidal Thames

pla.co.uk

Headquarters: Gravesend, United Kingdom
Founded year: 1909
Company type: Government agency
Number of employees: 400–500

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Latest news about Port of London Authority (PLA)

In short: The PLA reported a 7% decline in trade tonnage for early 2026 and launched several safety, environmental, and infrastructure initiatives.

Company announcements

July 10 PLA

PLA announces Thames Sailing Barge Match 2026

The match will take place on 18 July 2026, with eight sailing barges racing from Gravesend to the North Oaze Buoy and back.

July 9 PLA

PLA issues arch restrictions for Tower Bridge repairs

The repairs involve abseiling to fix lighting, with overnight closures from 14 to 15 July 2026, directed by harbour service.

July 8 PLA

PLA issues notice for mechanical dredging at Berth 5

Operations start July 27 for 8 weeks using backhoe dredger Mimar Sinan and split hopper barges, with a 75m exclusion zone near Berth 4.

July 8 PLA

PLA issues notice for Barking Creek Barrier de-silting closures

The barrier will be closed on 21 July 2027 and 5 April 2027 for high water desilt operations with specific time windows.

Media coverage

June 3 MSN

Port of Tilbury expansion plan Tilbury3 approved by Essex council - BBC News

The Tilbury3 site is expected to open by 2030 and create about 6,600 local jobs.

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