Bennett’s Barges is a joint venture between Chris Livett - Bargemaster to H.M. The Queen - and Aggregate Industries, part of the LafargeHolcim family, one of the biggest construction companies in the world. 

 

This partnership brings many joint strengths, allowing us to offer seamless turnkey solutions for aggregate to serve the construction industry. In particular, our local knowledge and expertise of London and the River Thames is second to none.

The Bennett’s Barges operational team have a reputation for excellence having coordinated some of the South East’s most technically complicated navigational contracts, whilst ensuring a consistently reliable service to many key long-term customers.

 
Our commitment to the future

Our commitment to the future

As part of our commitment to ever-improving standards and safety, we are completely invested in an apprenticeship scheme to teach the next generation. As of 2018, we have eight apprentices within the company working across engineering and marine crew. 

We are also members of the Thames Skills Academy which is dedicated to delivering high quality, cost-effective training to those already employed or those looking to join the maritime sector.

 
Standards

Standards

All craft operatives are appropriately qualified as required by the relevant licensing authorities. All vessels are operated within the Port of London Marine Safety Code and we have achieved full ISM Document of Compliance by the Marine Coastguard Agency.

 
Helping the environment

Helping the environment

The Thames is a four lane highway with no speed lanes, bumps or cyclists. It therefore provides a clear thoroughfare for sustainable transportation. The use of barges for transportation can shift thousands of lorry miles off London’s roads, helping ease congestion and the amount of emissions.

 
Area of operation

Area of operation

Bennett’s Barges operate across all of London’s waterways, including the River Thames, River Medway and the Swale. The City of London originally developed around the transport links of its waterways and today these provide uncongested routes into and within the busy City allowing for sustainable transportation of bulk cargo and aggregate.

Contact us

  • Phone

    020 7407 9991

  • Email

    info@livetts.co.uk

  • Address

    Bennett’s Barges
    Knot House
    2-7 Brewery Square
    London
    SE1 2LF