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London Container Terminal (LCT) is located on the north bank of the River Thames, just 22 nautical miles east of central London the closest deep‑water container port to the capital and a key gateway for UK trade. With over 19.5 million people within a 75‑mile radius, the terminal provides direct access to one of Europe’s largest consumer markets, reducing distance to market, improving delivery speed and lowering carbon emissions. Positioned minutes from the M25 and supported by flexible rail-freight services, LCT offers fast, reliable multimodal connectivity to key UK logistics hubs across the South East and beyond.
The terminal handles both deep‑sea and short‑sea vessels, with berths up to 13.7 metres deep, 1.72km of quay, and capacity for vessels of up to 10,000 TEU providing flexibility across a wide range of shipping requirements.
As a key hub for intra‑European container trade, LCT connects markets from the Iberian Peninsula to The Baltic, alongside niche deep‑sea routes to West Africa, the Mediterranean and South America, providing global reach.
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The UK’s Quay Connection Point
Strategically located in one of Europe’s largest consumer markets, the terminal offers the fastest road and rail access to key UK logistics hubs in the Southeast and Midlands. LCT also delivers the UK’s most efficient and resilient landside operations, giving logistics operators a strong competitive edge. For perishable goods, Tilbury stands out as a leader in cold chain logistics and value-added services, featuring 1,400 reefer points and on-site chill facilities. Partner with a terminal that takes a personal, reliable approach to moving your cargo efficiently, safely, and securely.
CONNECT TO MORE THAN A QUAYSIDE
London Container Terminal (LCT) is located within the Port of Tilbury, the largest port on the River Thames, offering a full range of supply chain services and exceptional transport connections to key logistics centres in the Southeast and Midlands. Shippers benefit from the port’s extensive cargo handling expertise, specialist storage solutions, and seamless access to the UK’s major road and rail networks.
