Tilbury1 Development Planning Port Forth Group

A huge scheme has today been given the green light which could see 12,000 jobs created within the next 10-15 years. The multimillion pound port terminal development, known as Tilbury2, was given the thumbs up by the Secretary of State for Transport after Forth Ports submitted their plans.

Forth Ports – owner of The Port of Tilbury and guest speaker at the Ports Development Conference, will now begin the expansion of the ports which is set to increase direct employment from 3,500 to 12,000 jobs. The £200m development project at Tilbury2 will include new connectivity for road and rail along with a deep water jetty and pontoon – all set to drive imports, exports and economic growth across the UK. It’ll cover more than 150-acres of land and will include a strategic rail terminal which can accommodate the longest freight trains of 775m.
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Charles Hammond, Chief Executive of Forth Ports Group, said: “This is great news for the UK at a time when the country needs its ports more than ever before. Tilbury2 will deliver much needed port capacity to support businesses importing and exporting to and from Europe and the rest of the world. The terminal will be fit for purpose for the UK’s depature from the EU, utilising the latest technology and streamlined border processes, in support of continued market demand created by business growth. By 2020, £1bn will have been invested into Tilbury’s expansion plans, including Tilbury2 and the 55-acre London Development Park, with full backing of our shareholders.”

 

Come and hear about Port of Tilbury’s ongoing £1bn masterplan at the UK Ports Development Conference. Click here to register.
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