Isle of Dogs’ pier of opportunity for more light freight on Thames

With a view to increasing light freight on the river, the Port of London Authority (PLA) has acquired Masthouse Terrace Pier on the Isle of Dogs in East London.

PLA Finance Director, Julie Tankard, said: 

“Through our investment strategy, we are working to encourage more trade on the river.

“With good connections to nearby Canary Wharf, we plan to expand the pier to make it the first in the capital with space dedicated to the transportation by river of parcels and other light freight.

“It’s a win-win. More river trade boosts the economy, creating jobs, and helps reduce carbon emissions in the capital, by taking lorries off the region’s roads.”

The pier will remain a stopping off point for Uber Boat by Thames Clipper River Bus services.