Port Information

Southampton…

  • The UK’s principle automotive port.

  • The country’s premier cruise port

  • Home to the UK’s second largest container terminal.

  • A major cereal-exporting port and growing force in the imported bulks sector.

  • The sole UK port of entry for fresh produce from the Canary Islands.

  • A key distribution hub for oil and liquid-alcohol bulks.

Location, Location, Location

  • Southampton is in an excellent strategic position close to the main international shipping lanes and less than 100 nautical miles from mainland Europe.

  • A unique double tide contributes to 17 hours of high water each day resulting in a longer operational window for ships to arrive and leave the port.

  • Along with a deep main channel and all the berths being tidal and lock free, there is unhindered access for the world’s largest vessels.

  • Direct motorway links and a fully operational rail network enable swift and easy access to major industrial and commercial centres throughout the UK.

  • International airports are within easy reach of the port

Meeting Customer’s Needs

  • The port serves world-class customers linking the UK to over 70 international destinations.

  • There is a wide choice of specialist port-service companies.

  • The port has purpose-built facilities dedicated to handling particular trades.

  • Ongoing capital investment by ABP keeps pace with the changing requirements of customers.