Extensive multi-purpose cargo terminals along the Thames corridor
Integrated road and rail links to national distribution centers and the Midlands
Major air cargo facilities at London Heathrow Airport supporting time-sensitive freight
Modern navigation aids and vessel traffic services for safe river access

Key Exports

Machinery and transport equipmentPharmaceuticals and medical productsFinancial and professional services (via associated documentation and data flows)Refined petroleum products and chemicalsLuxury goods and consumer products

Export Compliance

Exporters must comply with United Kingdom export control regulations, including dual-use goods licensing where applicable.

Destination Port

Amsterdam

Infrastructure Highlights

Well-developed mixed-use terminals handling containerized cargo, agribulk, and petroleum products
Seamless hinterland connections via barge services, dedicated freight rail, and major motorways
Integrated liquid bulk storage and pipeline infrastructure supporting the energy and chemical sectors
Dedicated facilities for automotive logistics, heavy-lift, and oversized cargo operations

Key Imports

Crude oil and liquid bulk feedstocksDry bulk commodities (coal, ores, agribulk)Consumer goods and retail merchandiseMachinery, vehicles, and industrial equipmentPharmaceuticals and high-tech products (significant share via air cargo)

Import Regulations

Imports are governed by European Union customs, safety, and sanitary/phytosanitary requirements, with pre-arrival data filing via EU customs systems.