Port of London Authority
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| Predecessor |
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| Formation | 31 March 1909 |
| Type | Public trust |
| Purpose | Operation of the Port of London |
| Headquarters | London River House |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 51°26′41″N 0°22′26″E / 51.4447°N 0.3740°E |
Region | Kent |
Chair | Jonson Cox CBE |
Chief Executive | Robin Mortimer |
| Staff | 460 (2022) |
| Website | pla |
The Port of London Authority (PLA) is a self-funding public trust established on 31 March 1909 in accordance with the Port of London Act 1908 to govern the Port of London. Its responsibility extends over the Tideway of the River Thames and its continuation (the Kent/Essex strait). It maintains and supervises navigation, and protects the river's environment.