Thames Freeport is a special economic zone located in the Thames Estuary, where the River Thames meets the waters of the North Sea in the South East of the United Kingdom. Its strategic position along the River Thames means it boasts excellent connectivity to London.
CONNECTIVITY: WHERE IS THAMES FREEPORT?
Close proximity to major transportation hubs and excellent connectivity across the UK and Europe by river, road, rail and sea, means your products can reach consumers quicker and more cost effective than you expect. This multi-modal approach provides a competitive advantage for companies looking to establish or expand their operations in a dynamic and well-connected business environment.
DP World London Gateway
DP World London Gateway is the UK’s largest and most integrated logistics facility, with a container port handling over 2 million units per year, a rail terminal with over 60 weekly services and a 9.25 million square foot, well connected, logistics park.
DP World London Gateway is the UK’s largest and most integrated logistics facility, with a container port handling over 2 million units per year, a rail terminal with over 60 weekly services and a 9.25 million square foot, well connected, logistics park.
Port of Tilbury
The Port of Tilbury is the largest of the Thames ports. Tilbury handles 16m tonnes of cargo per annum across 31 independent working terminals including the UK’s largest grain terminal and paper hub. The port is also a crucial logistics hub for construction, automotive and food & drink sectors. Cargo handling here is fast, smart and sustainable.
The Port of Tilbury is the largest of the Thames ports. Tilbury handles 16m tonnes of cargo per annum across 31 independent working terminals including the UK’s largest grain terminal and paper hub. The port is also a crucial logistics hub for construction, automotive and food & drink sectors. Cargo handling here is fast, smart and sustainable.
Ford Dagenham
Home to Ford Dagenham, the largest manufacturing site in London, this unique location gives access to regional manufacturing clusters, proximity to suppliers, and brings key production closer to the end market.
Home to Ford Dagenham, the largest manufacturing site in London, this unique location gives access to regional manufacturing clusters, proximity to suppliers, and brings key production closer to the end market.
Barking & Dagenham Council
The London borough of Barking and Dagenham Council is an integral partner in the Thames Freeport initiative, actively engaged in shaping several industrial clusters along the Thames Estuary. They are also represented on the Thames Freeport governing board.
The London borough of Barking and Dagenham Council is an integral partner in the Thames Freeport initiative, actively engaged in shaping several industrial clusters along the Thames Estuary. They are also represented on the Thames Freeport governing board.
Havering Council
Havering is a London borough in East London. It plays an active role in the regeneration of the region through its participation in the Thames Freeport as well as on the governing board.
Havering is a London borough in East London. It plays an active role in the regeneration of the region through its participation in the Thames Freeport as well as on the governing board.
Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council is the local authority governing the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. They play a pivotal role in the Thames Freeport and are also represented on the Thames Freeport governing board.
Thurrock Council is the local authority governing the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. They play a pivotal role in the Thames Freeport and are also represented on the Thames Freeport governing board.
Thames Freeport HQ
A world-class industrial cluster is taking shape on the banks of the River Thames. Thames Freeport is a beacon for clean energy technologies, added-value manufacturing, and advanced logistics, with unrivalled global connectivity to over 130 ports in over 65 countries.
A world-class industrial cluster is taking shape on the banks of the River Thames. Thames Freeport is a beacon for clean energy technologies, added-value manufacturing, and advanced logistics, with unrivalled global connectivity to over 130 ports in over 65 countries.
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Closest to any other European enterprise zone, easy access to Europe’s largest and most economically important consumer market connecting over 130 ports in over 65 international markets.
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Thames Freeport is particularly well-positioned to facilitate automotive component manufacturers–especially those targeting the Electric Vehicles (EV) and autonomous vehicle sectors. By 2040, there will be an estimated 25.5 million EVs and hybrids on the road in the UK.
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18 million people within a 75-mile radius of London and surrounding areas, the Thames Freeport has seen £600million of private sector investment and created 1,000 jobs within the first two years.
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Driven by net-zero targets, urban regeneration projects, large scale mixed-use developments, and plans to retrofit over 4 million homes by 2050. Anchored around Tilbury’s thriving Construction Hub.
CONNECTIVITY
Thames Freeport’s strategic location offers unparalleled connectivity across the nation and easy access to European markets. Situated along the River Thames, Thames Freeport serves as a thriving hub for businesses seeking to expand their operations, access global trade opportunities, and benefit from world-class transport links.
ROAD CONNECTIVITY
Thames Freeport boasts excellent road connectivity, with direct access to major motorways and road networks. The nearby M25 orbital motorway provides seamless connections to London and the surrounding regions, facilitating the smooth movement of goods and services.
RAIL CONNECTIVITY
Thames Freeport enjoys exceptional rail connectivity, allowing businesses to efficiently transport goods to various parts of the UK and beyond. Thames Freeport is well-integrated with the national rail network, enabling convenient access to major cities such as London, Birmingham, Manchester, and others.
PROXIMITY TO MAJOR AIRPORTS
Thames Freeport is strategically located near London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports, two of the busiest and most well-connected airports in the world. These airports offer an extensive network of flights connecting to various global destinations, including major cities in Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond.
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THAMES FREEPORT
Thames Freeport is ideal for businesses looking to access European markets and benefit from the Freeport’s favourable tax incentives. Thames Freeport has excellent connectivity across the UK via road, rail and air, and it is also well-connected to European markets. With a number of opportunities for growth, Thames Freeport is a great place to start or expand your business. The Thames Freeport covers a wide area. See our map of the tax sites and Thames Freeport boundary.
EUROPEAN MARKETS
Thames Freeport’s pivotal location along the River Thames plays a vital role in facilitating trade with European markets. The River Thames serves as a gateway to the North Sea, which connects to major European ports, making it an ideal route for businesses to export and import goods to and from European countries. This proximity to European markets offers businesses operating within Thames Freeport a competitive advantage and the opportunity to engage in seamless cross-border trade. google-site-verification: google33913c2b5607d88b.html
