Maritime Minister Visits Port of Tilbury: Major Expansion Plans Unveiled
Today, the Port of Tilbury, the UK's fastest-growing port, welcomed Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP for a comprehensive briefing and tour. The visit marked a significant step forward as the port outlined its ambitious plans to expand further within the Thames Freeport area, fueled by substantial private investment.
Expansion Plans for Tilbury3
Expansion Plans for Tilbury3
The Port of Tilbury is set to expand its operations onto a 100-acre site to the east of its existing port, Tilbury2. This new development, aptly named Tilbury3, will cater to rising market demands and enhance the port's capabilities in renewables, recycling and logistics. Situated within the Thames Freeport tax site land area, Tilbury3 aims to create and sustain skilled jobs while supporting the current and future needs of its customers.
Ministerial Visit Highlights
During his visit, Maritime Minister Mike Kane had the opportunity to meet with apprentices and graduates, gaining insight into the extensive training and skills development initiatives offered by the Forth Ports Group. Accompanied by Forth Ports’ Chief Executive Stuart Wallace, Chief Operating Officer Paul Dale, and Commercial Director Peter Ward, the Minister toured the port’s state-of-the-art training simulator suite.
Reflecting on the visit, Minister Kane remarked, “It was fantastic to visit the Port of Tilbury today to see the sheer extent of their operations and to meet with their hardworking apprentices and graduate students. I very much welcome their expansion plans for Tilbury3, which will help strengthen trade links with other countries, boost economic growth and support the skills and jobs needed for the future.”
Forth Ports’ Vision for Growth
Reflecting on the visit, Minister Kane remarked, “It was fantastic to visit the Port of Tilbury today to see the sheer extent of their operations and to meet with their hardworking apprentices and graduate students. I very much welcome their expansion plans for Tilbury3, which will help strengthen trade links with other countries, boost economic growth and support the skills and jobs needed for the future.”
Forth Ports’ Vision for Growth
Stuart Wallace, CEO of Forth Ports, expressed his enthusiasm for the expansion: “We were pleased to welcome the Minister to the port today to brief him on our future expansion plans and the offshore renewables opportunities on the horizon. The success and growth of the Port of Tilbury is intertwined with the growth of the green circular, South East and Greater London economies.
The proposed expansion of our operations into Tilbury3, which is backed by substantial shareholder investment and Thames Freeport investment incentives, will support growing customer demand for new or expanded facilities – delivering more high quality employment to the local area.”
The Port of Tilbury's ambitious plans for Tilbury3 underscore its commitment to innovation, economic growth and sustainable development. As the expansion project progresses, it promises to bring significant benefits to the local community and the wider UK economy.
