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UNLOCODEGB LON
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyNorth Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Basins)
Channel Depth7.9 m
Lat51.5000
Lng-0.0833
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
London Gateway, DP World's deep-water terminal on the Thames, passed 3 million TEU for the first time in 2025 – up around 52% year on year – putting the Port of London on course to become the UK's largest container port. Shipping on the tidal Thames has been overseen since 1909 by the Port of London Authority, under which DP World runs London Gateway and Forth Ports operates the multipurpose Tilbury. A £1 billion expansion is taking London Gateway from four to six all-electric 400-metre berths, with 2,700 metres of quay, 24 cranes and 3.5 million TEU of capacity; a second rail terminal opened in 2025. Tilbury adds more than 20 million tonnes a year of paper, forest products, steel, cars, dry bulk and general cargo. Across all terminals the port moves around 50 million tonnes of cargo annually, handling containers, reefer boxes and breakbulk. Hinterland links combine rail freight, the M25 orbital motorway and barge services that reach into central London along the river. Customs formalities run through HM Revenue & Customs, with full import and export procedures since Brexit. Shippers weighing alternatives often compare Felixstowe, until now the UK's biggest box port, or Southampton on the south coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of London?▼
The UN/LOCODE of London is GB LON. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of London located?▼
The port of London is located in United Kingdom (North Sea; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port London?▼
London is a Large harbor of type River (Basins).
What is the channel depth of London?▼
The channel depth of London is 7.9 meters.
Location & Weather
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51.50000, -0.08333
Channel depth: 7.9 m
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