How We Work

1. Collection

We collect excavation material and construction spoil directly from building sites across London, coordinating seamlessly with your project timeline. Our team understands construction logistics and works to minimise disruption to your operations.

2. River Transport

Materials are loaded onto barges at riverside wharfs and transported along the Thames a clean, efficient alternative to road haulage. The river has been London’s highway for centuries, and we’re reviving this sustainable tradition with modern equipment and practices.

3. Processing & Recycling

Quality spoil is processed and recycled for beneficial reuse. London’s clay-rich earth is particularly valuable for land reclamation projects, creating new opportunities from what was once considered waste.

4. Sustainable Outcome

Material finds new purpose while your project benefits from reduced environmental impact, simplified logistics, and the ability to demonstrate genuine sustainability credentials to stakeholders.

Why Choose River Transport

1. Environmental Leadership

Dramatically reduce your project’s carbon footprint by eliminating hundreds of truck journeys. River transport produces a fraction of the emissions compared to road haulage, helping you meet environmental targets and demonstrate genuine commitment to sustainability.

Reduced Congestion;

Every barge removes dozens of lorries from London’s streets, easing traffic flow and reducing journey times for residents and businesses alike. This is infrastructure efficiency that benefits the entire capital.

2. Economic Benefits

Lower transport costs, reduced road maintenance needs, and improved productivity across the capital’s transport network create value for everyone. Less congestion means better business conditions across all sectors.

Community Impact;

Fewer heavy vehicles mean quieter streets, cleaner air, and safer roads near schools and residential areas. Our operations directly improve quality of life for Londoners while supporting the construction industry that’s building the city’s future.

3. Circular Economy

We don’t just move waste—we create value. By recycling quality spoil for land reclamation and other beneficial uses, we’re closing the loop and demonstrating that construction can be part of a sustainable, circular economy.

Compliance & Reputation;

With increasing scrutiny on environmental performance, choosing river transport puts your project ahead of the curve. Meet regulatory requirements while enhancing your corporate responsibility credentials.

4. The Bigger Picture

London is one of the world’s great river cities, yet we’ve largely abandoned the Thames for freight in favor of road transport. This makes little environmental or economic sense. The river is a natural highway running through the heart of the capital—we should be using it.

Albert Wharf is part of a growing movement to bring freight back to Britain’s waterways. Every tonne we move by barge is a tonne that doesn’t add to road congestion, doesn’t contribute to air pollution in residential areas, and doesn’t accelerate the deterioration of road infrastructure.

For construction companies, developers, and contractors, this means you can build London’s future while actively reducing your impact on London’s present. It’s practical sustainability that makes business sense.

5. Our Commitment

We’re committed to operating with the highest environmental and safety standards. Our operations are fully licensed and regulated, our equipment is maintained to exacting standards, and our team is trained in both river operations and construction logistics.

We carry comprehensive insurance, work closely with the Port of London Authority, and maintain transparent communication with all stakeholders—from construction site managers to riverside communities.

6. Work With us

Whether you’re planning a major development, managing ongoing construction operations, or looking for a sustainable solution for excavation material, Albert Wharf offers a proven alternative to road haulage.

Our team can assess your project requirements, provide competitive pricing, and develop a logistics solution that meets your timeline while dramatically reducing your environmental impact.

Let’s move London forward by moving freight by water.

7. Contact

Contact: Albert Wharf Limited

Office & Site Operations: Parry Street, Vauxhall, London, SW8 1SJ

Company Number: 16780686

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