Port of London Authority (PLA)

Port of London Authority reappoints two senior board members

The Secretary of State for Transport has confirmed the reappointments of Jonson Cox CBE as Non-Executive Chair and Admiral Sir Philip Jones GCB DL as Non-Executive Director to the Board of the Port of London Authority (PLA).

Both will begin their second terms on 4 April 2025, extending their service for an additional three years.

“I am delighted to be reappointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Board and for Sir Philip to be joining me for a second term. I am proud of the focus the PLA brings to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-london-authority-reappoints-two-senior-board-members/

World’s first methanol-fuelled boxship arrives at Port of London

Laura Maersk, the world’s first methanol-fuelled container vessel, arrived at the port of London for its first call on 27 September, marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry’s journey toward decarbonisation.

This 2,100 TEUs feeder vessel will assist Maersk in meeting its long-term goal of gradually updating its whole fleet to operate purely on green fuels.

“We’re delighted that our port, and pilotage, were chosen for the maiden call of such an innovative, low-emissions container...

https://container-news.com/worlds-first-methanol-fuelled-boxship-arrives-at-port-of-london/

Port of London Authority and RightShip unveil decarbonisation partnership

RightShip, an Environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG)-focussed digital maritime platform, will work together with the Port of London Authority (PLA) to support the Net Zero transition on the United Kingdom’s Thames.

In particular, under this partnership, the Port of London Authority will use RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP), enabling accurate measurement, identification, and execution of an effective decarbonisation strategy.

MEP is a sustainability data assessment tool...

https://container-news.com/port-of-london-authority-and-rightship-unveil-decarbonisation-partnership/

UK Government gives green light to Thames Freeport to commence operations

Following the UK Government’s approval of the final business case, the Thames Freeport has been granted the green light to officially establish its board and begin full operations.

The Freeport is an economic zone situated in the Thames Estuary and the port of London, the United Kingdom’s largest port.

Thames Freeport, a collaboration between Ford, Forth Ports Limited, and DP World, will see over US$5.6 billion in new public and private investment, as well as the creation of over 21,000 new jobs...

https://container-news.com/uk-government-gives-green-light-to-thames-freeport-to-commence-operations/

Port of London Authority proceeds with decarbonisation

The Port of London Authority (PLA), which supervises the secure running of the UK’s largest port, has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040, if not sooner.

Last year’s performance resulted in a 50% reduction in carbon emissions three years earlier than the initial 2025 goal.

As an interim measure, the introduction of sustainable biofuel in lieu of gasoline in its fleet of vessels was a critical first move in boosting performance.

PLA said it has over 20 vessels, including harbour service...

https://container-news.com/port-of-london-authority-proceeds-with-decarbonisation/

Maritime Safety Week 2021

Maritime Safety Week 2021

The Department for Transport is delighted to announce that the annual Maritime Safety Week is taking place from 5 to 9 July 2021.

This year’s Maritime Safety Week will be an opportunity for all key organisations – including HM Coastguard, charities and port authorities – to share best safety practices and knowledge, and challenge each other to enhance their already rigorous standards.

To mark the beginning of the fourth annual Maritime Safety Week, Maritime Minister...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/07/05/maritime-safety-week-2021/