Port of Southampton
PORT INFORMATION | Southampton, England
Port of Southampton
The Port of Southampton is the UK’s leading cruise port and second-largest container port. Located on the south coast with excellent deep-water access, it handles over 900,000 vehicles annually and serves nearly 2 million cruise passengers. The port provides vital connections between the UK and global markets.
Email: info@abports.co.uk
Phone: +44 23 8048 8800
Core Facilities
Container terminals with five deep-sea berths operated by DP World Southampton, capable of accommodating the world's largest container vessels. Five world-class cruise terminals including the Horizon Cruise Terminal with shore power facilities. Over 100 hectares of vehicle storage and distribution compounds with capacity for 50,000+ vehicles. 156,000 sq ft of refrigerated storage facilities for perishable goods. 23 container trains daily with gauge clearance for 9'6" high containers. Rail connections to major UK regions and proximity to Southampton International Airport.
Main Cargo Types
Containers (1.9 million TEUs annually), Vehicles (900,000 vehicles per year), Cruise passengers (2 million passengers annually), Dry bulks including grain and feedstuffs, Liquid bulks including oil and petroleum products, General cargo including project and heavy lift cargoes
VESSEL CALLS
Over 1,500 commercial vessel calls annually
ANNUAL CARGO VOLUMES
Approximately 35 million tonnes
