Southampton Port is a major Sea Port in the UK, known as one of the country’s busiest and most successful deep-water ports. It has become a hub for tourism (and various trades) and a critical link in supply chains serving businesses and manufacturers throughout the country, including in sectors such as automotive where the Port supports 11,700 jobs in the West Midlands.
Location- This port is located in the central part of the south coast of England. The port is ten miles (16 km) inland, between the confluence of the rivers Test and Itchen and the head of the mile-wide drowned valley known as Southampton. This port is close to major shipping lanes linking the UK to European and global markets, so it is no wonder Southampton is termed “Britain’s Gateway to the World”.
Cargo Handling & Global Connections- The Port of Southampton is the UK’s number one in vehicle handling, processing about 820,000 vehicles yearly. They handle various sizes of vessel and Roro cargoes including high and heavy wheeled vehicles and facilitate global connections provided by deep-sea and short-sea Ro-Ro lines. Additionally, the port also has the second-largest container terminal in the UK.
Cruise ship Operations- The port of Southampton is the second largest cruise port in Europe, behind only Venice, and is the principal port for cruising in the United Kingdom. It operates 5 dedicated Cruise terminals welcoming over 2 million passengers each year. The terminals are all modern, with plenty of facilities to keep you comfortable until it’s time to depart or your connection arrives.
Other Operations- Besides cargo handling and container operations, the port operates vessel loading and unloading and provides storage and repair facilities.
You have access to multi-storey car parks for long stays and short stays with unlimited stays at around £5- 7 per day or an hourly rate. The port also offers pre-delivery inspections and vehicle enhancement work.
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