Port of London freight traffic (UK)
Port of London freight traffic (UK) stood at 14,168.82 thousand tonnes in Q2 2026, according to GOV.UK official statistics. It is one of the indicators in the Port traffic, quarterly table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2009 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Port traffic, quarterly table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonnage, both directions | |||||||||||
| London | 14,168.82 | 13,054.09 | 14,006.82 | 14,692.49 | 14,359.25 | 13,525.76 | 13,480.05 | 13,605.71 | 13,023.3 | 11,760.07 | |
| Grimsby and Immingham | 10,584.44 | 10,477.62 | 10,175.25 | 11,019.36 | 11,995.52 | 11,684.5 | 11,248.36 | 10,343.72 | 11,236.51 | 10,889.46 |
Understanding port of London freight traffic (UK)
Gross cargo tonnage passing through the designated commercial docks and riverside facilities of the Thames gateway within the United Kingdom is quantified by this series. The measure compiles all inward and outward shipments handled along the waterway, including consumer goods, construction materials, and bulk commodities. In contrast to smaller regional harbours, this location handles a diverse mix of unitised freight and specialised bulk shipments, making its trajectory sensitive to urban consumption patterns and regional distribution networks.
Analysts must account for weather disruptions and seasonal shipping cycles when evaluating quarterly movements. Initial cargo declarations often undergo minor adjustments as final customs and manifest verifications are processed. Year-on-year comparisons against the corresponding quarter of the previous period are recommended over sequential quarter comparisons to filter out predictable operational rhythms.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of goods contribute most to this Thames gateway traffic?
- Consumer goods, construction materials, and various bulk commodities handled along the river make up the total.
- How soon are initial port estimates revised?
- Early figures are routinely updated in subsequent releases as terminal operators reconcile final shipping manifests.
- Are passenger vehicles counted in this freight tonnage?
- No, only commercial freight tonnage is included, excluding passenger vehicles and foot traffic.