The AIVP River Port Cities working group meets in London!

For the 2026 Edition, the AIVP Working Group on River Port Cities met in London (United Kingdom) to discover the many projects happening in the busy capital city. This meeting was particularly interesting because we talked about not only one main river but the other waterways of the Greater London area. With such a broad territory to discover came a variety of challenges, but also ideas and projects. Our member the Port of London Authority, warmly welcomed us in a beautiful venue next to the Thames, a prime location to observe the bustling waterway and its many uses. The port presented its initiatives to develop river transport, to become more sustainable, more welcoming and inclusive of all. We discovered its particular structure and governance model, as well as its commitment to the river and the populations around. Thanks to a walking tour in the city center we had the opportunity to get a sense of the diverse uses of the tidal Thames, and to visit the first electric cruise boat of the area. Day 1 · Wednesday, 4 March The first day was also the opportunity to compare with the situation in the Port of Paris (HAROPA PORT), the innovative aspects of the project…