Port of Southampton

Port of Southampton sets new records in cruise activity

2024 marked another highly successful year for the cruise industry at Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton, reinforcing its position as Northern Europe’s top cruise turnaround port and the leading cruise port in the United Kingdom.

The Port of Southampton welcomed three million passengers, exceeding the 2023 record, and contributed over US$1.2 billion to the local and regional economy.

Rebekah Keeler, Cruise Strategy Manager of ABP, mentioned: “We are proud to have the capability,...

https://container-news.com/port-of-southampton-sets-new-records-in-cruise-activity/

Higher box volumes for Southampton’s Solent Rail Terminal

The Solent Rail Terminal has recorded more than 55,000 containers handled since opening following the multi-million-pound upgrade that was completed six months ago at the Port of Southampton.

Terminal operator Solent Stevedores has seen an increase in containers entering and leaving the UK port via rail compared to the same period in the previous year taking approximately 16,000 lorries off the road in the last six months.

The rail freight terminal underwent a significant upgrade in partnership...

https://container-news.com/higher-box-volumes-for-southamptons-solent-rail-terminal/

DP World selects Pledge for carbon cutting metrics

DP World has selected Pledge to accurately measure the impact of its Modal Shift Programme (MSP), which financially incentivises cargo owners to switch from road to rail for freight transport from the Port of Southampton to railheads within a radius of 140 miles.

The programme also aims to address the current under-utilisation of the United Kingdom’s rail freight network.

DP World aims for 40% rail freight share at Southampton by 2026

While the volume of cargo moved by rail from Southampton had...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-selects-pledge-for-carbon-cutting-metrics/

Associated British Ports appoints new Lead Estates Manager and Head of Commercial

Associated British Ports (ABP), one of the UK’s largest commercial landowners, has appointed Philip Holmes as the Lead Estates Manager at the Port of Southampton.

In his new role, Philip Holmes will oversee the management of leased spaces at the UK port, Town Quay, ABP Solent Gateway, Marchwood Industrial Park, and Eling Wharf Industrial Estate.

Holmes brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the Estates Team at QinetiQ and as a partner at Vail Williams, Property Consultants. His...

https://container-news.com/associated-british-ports-appoints-new-lead-estates-manager-and-head-of-commercial/

Port of Southampton accommodates two ULCVs simultaneously

In a historic milestone, the Port of Southampton hosted two of the world’s largest container vessels simultaneously.

The UK port’s Marine Pilots successfully manoeuvred the two ultra large container vessels (ULCVs) into the DP World-operated terminal.

Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested in widening the channel within the Western Docks, which has allowed the largest container vessels to pass the biggest cruise ships berthed in the port.

“The team’s deep knowledge, experience and dedication...

https://container-news.com/port-of-southampton-accommodates-two-ulcvs-simultaneously/

Port of Southampton concludes channel widening project

The Port of Southampton has successfully concluded a significant navigation channel-widening project in its Western Docks, facilitating the passage of the largest container vessels alongside the largest cruise ships berthed in the port.

This marks the first major channel-widening initiative undertaken at the UK port in the decade. The project involved the removal of approximately 900,000m³ of predominantly clay-based material along a 2-kilometer stretch of the channel, resulting in a widening of...

https://container-news.com/port-of-southampton-concludes-channel-widening-project/

Associated British Ports and MPA Singapore explore green transport collaboration opportunities

Associated British Ports (ABP) hosted a delegation from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) at the Port of Southampton, led by MPA chief executive Teo Eng Dih on Friday 17 March.

During the visit, discussions were held on various aspects of potential collaboration related to sustainable maritime transport within the framework of the UK-Singapore Green Economy Framework (UKSGEF).

“It was great to welcome Chief Executive Teo Eng Dih and his colleagues to the Port of Southampton, the...

https://container-news.com/associated-british-ports-and-mpa-singapore-explore-green-transport-collaboration-opportunities/

DP World commences works on Southampton driver welfare facility

DP World has today (11 December) broken ground on a new state-of-the-art driver welfare facility at its Southampton logistics hub.

When complete, the new facility will provide the drivers of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) with amenities including a restaurant, café, bathrooms and showers, and will accommodate over 120 lorries with 24-hour security.

Alongside these driver welfare benefits, the 7,500m² site is expected to alleviate residential concerns regarding local traffic and reduce carbon...

https://container-news.com/dp-world-commences-works-on-southampton-driver-welfare-facility/

UK port operating firms invest over US$18 million in Southampton container capabilities

UK’s ports group Associated British Ports (ABP) and UK’s terminal operator Solent Stevedores have announced a joint investment of £17.5 million (US$18.7 million) in a new container offering for deep sea shipping lines at the Port of Southampton.

ABP said the project will create a 72,840m² facility, which will connect the existing intermodal rail transport site with laden and empty container handling, storage, maintenance and repair within a single site boundary, a first for the port.

The project...

https://container-news.com/uk-port-operating-firms-invest-over-us18-million-in-southampton-container-capabilities/

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