UK Paper Hub is an integral part of the Port of Tilbury (London), the largest multi-modal port in the South East. Our location is prime, being only 8 miles from the national motorway network, 25 miles from London city centre and within reach of 70% of the UK’s population in a 120 mile radius. Combined with our extensive network of connections, we are a natural distribution hub and a strategic partner in your supply chain for paper and forest product import and export.
Multi-modal connectivity
Our customers have access to regular nationwide links via all major global transport modes – including daily Lo-Lo, Sto-Ro, Ro-Ro, side-port and containerised services, as well as, a specially designed road haulage booking system. Our multi-modal options also include the use of our 3 rail heads situated within the port and open to any train operator, connecting us to London, the Midlands, South West, Wales and Scotland, in addition to Continental Europe and the International rail network through the Channel Tunnel.
Shipping routes
We are easily accessible, with direct shipping routes connecting us to the Baltics, Scandinavia, mainland Europe, Africa, the Americas and beyond. With 17 European Ro-Ro services per week and our very own deep-sea and short-sea container terminal onsite at London Container Terminal, we are truly connected to all markets the length of the UK, on the near continent and around the world. Through the multitude of options available, we are able to collaborate with all our customers to ultimately find the best end-to-end supply chain solutions to support their business.
UK and worldwide distribution
Our international paper and forest products hub has access to an extensive haulage network – home to many key haulier and trusted logistic partners, giving you endless distribution options. We are on the strategic road network providing onward connections to the rest of the UK and mainland Europe, opening the UK’s domestic industries to markets across the globe.
Be part of something bigger
Our sister ports in Scotland, including Grangemouth, Dundee, Leith, Rosyth and smaller Fife ports have extensive experience in handling paper and forest products, including graphical papers and wood pulp, from both containerised and breakbulk cargoes. As part of the Forth Ports Group, our strategically placed locations allow you to form the ultimate North – South distribution offering for your customers across the UK. Our onsite rail network further supports this model, connecting Tilbury to the Port of Grangemouth.