TCS has one of the most comprehensive and modern surveillance systems available

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Terminal Equipment and Services

TCS prides itself on the level and quality of service provided to its clients. As evidence of this, TCS was the first container terminal in the UK to be awarded the prestigious ISO 9002, which has subsequently been added to by the award of ISO 9001-2000, and also ISO 14001. The terminal has also achieved ISO28000, a security management system standard which has been developed specifically for logistics companies and organisations that manage supply chain operations. Finally, and most recently, TCS was certified ISO18001 compliant which covers the areas of occupational health and safety. The terminal is the first in the world to be certified with all four management systems.

Specialist activity for which TCS has gained accreditation is for the storage, and monitoring, of refrigerated containers.

TCS can provide full supporting facilities to its main function, providing one stop shopping for users of the terminal. Amongst these are:

  • TCS prepares and presents cargo for examinations and inspections undertaken by HMC, Port Health Authority, DEFRA and other statutory bodies. These operations are also included in the certificated procedures, providing even further acknowledgement of the recognition given to TCS' quality of service.
  • Uncontainerised cargo handling, and lashing. A full service for abnormal loads, and those requiring the services of riggers is available from either the terminals own labour, or from specialists located on site.
  • Ship planning. TCS provides a comprehensive ship planning service for load/discharge of ships, based on the requirements of the ship operator. Bayplans in BAPLIE format can be electronically exchanged with operating lines and terminals.

TCS places great emphasis on good security on its terminal, and boasts what is one of the most comprehensive, and modern surveillance systems available. In addition, the terminal has fully manned, 24 hour security on site

Tilbury Container Services offer its customers the best facilities available. These include:-

Berths: Riverside Berths 600 metres
Inside Berths 575 metres
Minimum depth:

Riverside Berth – 13.5 m 39 Berth - 10.5 m

Cranes:

2 x 15 outreach (40-tonne capacity single lift, 60-tonne capacity twin lift)
4 x 18 outreach 2 x Paceco 2 x Liebherr (40-tonne capacity single lift, 60-tonne capacity twin lift)
Plus 70-tonne capacity heavy lift

Inside Berths
3 x single lift Paceco
13 outreach (35-tonne capacity container, 40-tonne capacity heavy lift)
Straddle carriers: 45 Diesel Electric Carriers -
14 x 3 high
31 x 4 high twin-lift
Ancillary equipment:

3 Reach Stackers, 4 MT Container Handlers
IMV’s, Trailers, Fork Lifts, 5 overheight frames, 2 spill containment tanks etc
Other facilities:

Fully computerised yard and ship planning (NAVIS-SPARCS)
PACE EDI messaging, Vehicle Booking System, Heavy lift equipment,
Approved Border Inspection Post (BIP),
Approved HM Customs facility,
Road and rail connected,
24-hour security, CCTV systems,
Over 1400 reefer plugs
Capacity: Approx. 700,000 TEU’s
Employees: Over 200, plus contractors
Operational: Shipside 365 days a year (except Christmas day)
24 hours per day (Bank Holiday working by arrangement)
Landside 1400 Sunday-1400hrs Saturday except Bank Holidays