London Medway: Your gateway to the capital and beyond
There's nothing we can't handle.
London Medway is one of the UK’s most versatile and dynamic ports, providing unparalleled connectivity to both domestic and international markets. With more than 450 acres of facilities, seven deep-water berths at Sheerness and no lock or air draught restrictions, we connect London and the South East with the UK, Europe and the world.
Discover London Medway
Location is everything at London Medway, and our proximity to London and mainland Europe puts us in the perfect position to connect this thriving part of Britain with the rest of the UK and the world.
We handle a vast range of cargo, including paper, timber, steel, automotive, construction materials and project cargo, with both RoRo and LoLo operations. From full turnkey solutions to logistics, marine and agency services, we can cater for ships of almost every size, from anywhere in the world.
We also work closely with the wider port community on the Medway, including other terminal operators, so you get the services you need in one place. And through London Medway's Marine Department, we provide the marine services that keep the statutory harbour area safe for every vessel.
- Seven deep-water berths at Sheerness
- No lock or air draught restrictions, and no lengthy river navigation
- On the Thames Estuary, close to the M2, M20 and M25
- Leading infrastructure, including RoRo and LoLo operations
- Purpose-built paper storage and a specialist timber terminal
- Land available for port-centric development
- Strong local chain supply
Docks and Terminals at London Medway
We can find the right solution for whatever you're moving.
Paper Hub
Purpose-built paper storage with dedicated paper teams, specialist handling equipment and stock systems that integrate with your own.
Construction hub
A hub for cement, aggregates, steel and building materials, including the Iron Grip rebar magnet, which can process up to 10 tonnes of rebar in 2.5 minutes.
Port of Sheerness
At the mouth of the Thames Estuary, the Port of Sheerness has seven deep-water berths, RoRo and LoLo operations and direct services to mainland Europe, including a weekly Finnlines freight service from Finland.
Timber Terminal
More than 50 acres of timber storage, with treatment, pick and pack and onward transport, making Sheerness the largest terminal of its kind in the UK.
Automotive and PDI Centre
Our PDI centre offers pre-delivery inspection and technical and enhancement services for around 50,000 vehicles a year.
Purpose-built storage and specialist handling
Storage, treatment and onward transport
Vehicle handling, storage and preparation
Cement, aggregates and building materials
Steel and rebar handling and processing
Roll-on, lift-on and stowable cargo
Freight-only unaccompanied trailer services
Container handling and storage
Handling and storage for agricultural bulks
LNG and offshore energy
Storage and handling for liquid cargoes
LNG and offshore energy
A paper-friendly ecosystem with purpose-built storage, dedicated paper teams and a direct weekly service from Finland.
A specialist timber terminal with storage, timber treatment, pick and pack and onward transport.
A hub for transporting and storing cement, aggregates and building materials for some of the UK's biggest construction businesses.
Vehicle handling, storage and pre-delivery inspection at Sheerness, close to the dense dealer networks of London and the South East.
Store a few pallets in a multi-user warehouse or lease your own facility, close to London and the country's major population centres.
A dedicated, full-time team of stevedores with the experience to handle a wide range of commodities.
On-site shunting services that keep your cargo moving to its next destination, carefully and on time.
Tug services, pilotage, pilot transfer, hydrographic surveys, maintenance dredging, navigation aids and mooring across the statutory harbour area.
The land footprint, knowledge and infrastructure to design and build port-centric facilities around your needs.
We work with the Port Security Authority to best-in-class standards, so you can be confident your people and assets are safe.
Connected to your markets
Positioned at the mouth of the Thames Estuary, London Medway is close to London and within easy reach of Northern Europe. Our position means fewer bottlenecks and shorter waits than ports further up the Thames giving you more predictable delivery schedules and easier stock management.
Where to find London Medway
Address: Sheerness Docks, Sheerness ME12 1RS
Opening hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
The Port of Sheerness sits on the Isle of Sheppey at the mouth of the River Medway.
Road connections
We're a short distance from the M2, M20 and M25, giving direct access to London, the South East and the rest of the UK road network.
Peel Ports x CEVA Logistics
CEVA Logistics operates a 76-acre automotive logistics and vehicle preparation site at Sheerness. Vehicles arrive by ship and are discharged, stored and converted on site before being distributed to dealers across the UK, with London's motorways close by. Read the case study
London Medway: your questions answered
What is London Medway?
London Medway is Peel Ports' cluster of ports on the Thames Estuary, offering more than 450 acres of facilities for paper, timber, automotive, construction and other cargo.
Where is the Port of Sheerness?
The Port of Sheerness is on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, at the mouth of the Thames Estuary and the River Medway. The M2, M20 and M25 are all within easy reach.
What cargo can London Medway handle?
We handle paper, timber, automotive, steel, construction materials, agribulks, containers, liquid bulks and project cargo, with RoRo, LoLo and unaccompanied trailer services. If your cargo isn't listed, ask our team.
Can you store paper at the port?
Yes. Our purpose-built paper storage, specialist handling equipment and dedicated paper teams protect your goods from arrival to distribution. Find out more about our paper hub.
Do you offer vehicle preparation?
Yes. Alongside vehicle handling and storage at Sheerness, our PDI centre offers pre-delivery inspection and technical and enhancement services.
Where do I find marine and vessel information?
Notices to mariners, tide data and vessel arrivals and departures are in our London Medway marine information.
We're ready when you are.
Tell us what you're moving, and our London Medway commercial team will come back to you directly. Your cargo and service are already filled in, so it only takes a minute.
