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.

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Sea City Southampton

Celebrating Southampton's connection with the sea. Whether you live in the city, or we are welcoming you as a visitor, we have designed Sea City for you.  

Sea City is a huge annual festival that takes place from April to October celebrating events and special attractions that link Southampton with the source of much of its wealth and excitement – the sea! The festival promotes and publicises sea themed events and activities that are taking place within the City whilst also helping to arrange new ones.