Port of Southampton

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/

Work Boat World Pilot Boat Orders and Deliveries Roundup – June 23, 2022

New pilot boats have entered service with two operators based in the UK port of Southampton. Meanwhile, newbuilding orders have been placed by customers in Canada and the ..

The post Work Boat World Pilot Boat Orders and Deliveries Roundup – June 23, 2022 appeared first on Baird Maritime.

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/small-craft-world/pilot-boat-operation/work-boat-world-pilot-boat-orders-and-deliveries-roundup-june-23-2022/

Port of Southampton receives new hybrid equipment, as part of DP World’s massive investment

DP World UK has confirmed that 11 Kalmar’s straddle carriers have arrived at the Port of Southampton and will be put into operation immediately.

According to the global port and terminal operator, the new hybrid carriers use 20% less fuel than their diesel-electric counterparts.

DP World said that the new equipment is part of its announced £40 million (US$55 million) investment in the Port of Southampton, aiming to upgrade its infrastructure, port equipment and operations.

“I am delighted to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-southampton-receives-new-hybrid-equipment-as-part-of-dp-worlds-massive-investment/

Record breaking results for The SMS Group

Record breaking results for The SMS Group

The SMS Group has had the busiest year in its 22-year history as the cruise and marine market re-opened. SMS engineers are pictured with a cruise ship. (PICTURE: ANDREW COOKE)

The SMS Group, based within the Port of Southampton, is pleased to announce the busiest year in the company’s history. 

The company, traditionally a ship repairer, has invested in a team of industry professionals to establish, develop and deliver in the challenging interior outfit...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/14/record-breaking-results-for-the-sms-group/

Shipping alliances drop almost 400 port calls in North Europe in five months

Nearly a quarter of the scheduled port calls of Asia-North Europe alliance loops were omitted in the past five months, according to an Alphaliner survey.
The consultant found the three alliances had cancelled 383 calls during the period, attributed to port congestion, throwing the supply chains of thousands of shippers into disarray.
Importers have found their containers off-loaded at ports not in the original shipping plan and subjected to lengthy and fragmented …

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https://theloadstar.com/shipping-alliances-drop-almost-400-port-calls-in-north-europe-in-five-months/

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