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Sunday, 7 Sep 2008
Contents
FOREWORD
David Gledhill, Chief Operating Officer, reports on the exciting times ahead at the UK’s only automated port. 		AN INTRODUCTION
Chris Hall, Divisional Manager, reports on the Port’s ongoing investment programme and commitment to its customers.
SITE MAP
London Thamesport’s current facilities, and areas for future expansion. 		PORTSIDE FACILITIES
A brief overview of the world-class facilities on offer.
HPH AROUND THE WORLD
London Thamesport is a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings Group, the world's leading port investor, developer and operator. 		OPERATIONS
London Thamesport regularly handles some of the largest deep-sea container vessels in service, and is the port of choice for many of the world’s major shipping lines.
WAREHOUSING
London Thamesport boasts four modern warehouses, giving it the capacity and facilities to handle a wide range of general cargoes and commodities, and forest products are a speciality. 		LOGISTICS
London Thamesport is a leading player in the provision of "one-stop shop" integrated logistics solutions, individually tailored to customers’ needs.
RAIL FREIGHT
Strategically located in the South East, London Thamesport’s rail freight terminal is linked to the national rail network, ensuring the fast and efficient transportation of goods throughout the UK. 		IT SYSTEMS
London Thamesport is the UK’s most technologically advanced port, and continual upgrades and enhancements to the Port’s technical infrastructure keep it at the top of its field.
SECURITY
London Thamesport is fully compliant with the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code, and takes its commitment to security very seriously. 		LONDON THAMESPORT & THE MEDWAY APPROACHES
Conservancy and pilotage services into this busy port are provided by Medway Ports.
THE COMMUNITY
Close links are developed and maintained through educational involvement, charitable organisation s and community projects. 		MARITIME CONTAINER SERVICES
MCS offers a comprehensive, cost effective package of container maintenance and specialist repair services for all containers, including reefers.
ENGINEERING
The highly professional Engineering Department plays a major role in the continued development of this cutting-edge container port. 		 
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