Forth Ports Overview

Harbour Authority:

• Forth Estuary: Forth Ports
• Tay Estuary and Port of Tilbury: Subsidiaries – Port of Dundee Limited and Port of Tilbury (London) Limited
• Competent Harbour Authorities: Forth and Tay estuaries under the Pilotage Act

Operations in Scotland:

• Area Managed: 280 square miles of navigable waters in and around the Firths of Forth and Tay
• Specialised Marine Terminals: For oil and gas export
• Services: Ship handling, pilotage, navigation, conservancy, and towage

Port of Tilbury (London):

• Location: Thames, providing a major geographical advantage for London and the South-East
• Role: London’s major gateway
• Cargo: Handles diverse cargo including paper, containers, grain, and more
• Facilities: Broad range of bulk handling facilities, both in dock and on river

Forth Ports ensures efficient and professional management of its extensive port operations, supporting both local and international trade.