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Forth Ports gains Tilbury3 consent

[ February 25, 2026   //   ]

Forth Ports has gained planning consent to develop its  for the development of its 143-acre Tilbury3 (T3) terminal.

The outline consent from Thurrock Council is for general industrial storage, container operations, warehousing, processing, vehicle storage, and  handling of construction materials and aggregates. The site will have direct strategic rail and road connections, including, in the years ahead, a connection to the Lower Thames Crossing.

As part of the Thames Freeport, Tilbury3 will benefit from tax‑site incentives.

The Port will continue to enhance local habitats and support biodiversity.

Forth Ports chief executive Stuart Wallace, said: “This approval marks an important milestone in our long-term investment strategy for the Port of Tilbury, recognising its strategic location serving London and the Southeast. The Tilbury3 development is located adjacent to the Lower Thames Crossing northern tunnel junction, with Tilbury becoming one of the best road, rail and sea connected ports in the UK.

“Tilbury3 unlocks the next phase of sustainable growth across our operations, enabling us to expand capacity, meet the needs of our customers and create new market opportunities.”

Regional director of Port of Tilbury, David Webster, added: “The additional capacity, flexible land use and Freeport advantages will allow us to respond to growing market demand and deliver scalable, multi‑modal solutions for our customers.”

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