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Port of Southampton welcomes Carnival Celebration

The Port of Southampton, Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port, has welcomed Carnival Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, Carnival Celebration. The ship’s arrival in Southampton was celebrated with a traditional plaque and key ceremony at the port …
Nov 9, 2022 / Cruise

Multi-million-pound rail investment at the Port of Southampton to enhance container offering

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group and Solent Stevedores have announced a joint investment of £17.5 million in a new container offering for deep sea shipping lines at the Port of Southampton.  The project will create …
Sep 27, 2022 / Finance

DP World Southampton Connects UK And Central America With Major New Reefer Service

DP World has announced that Maersk’s Costa Rica Express (CRX) service made its first call at Southampton last week, giving fruit suppliers in Central America enhanced access to the UK and Western Europe. Caption: Containership Songa Puma - Image …
Aug 9, 2022 / Vessels

DP World Southampton First Port in Britain to Replace Diesel with Vegetable Oil and Cuts Net Emissions by Over 80 %

“We have a clear responsibility to reduce the impact of our operations and offer customers solutions that support their own sustainability journeys, which is why we are working with our supply chain partners to accelerate the transition to green …
Jun 13, 2022 / Vessels

Port of Southampton completes shore power commissioning of three AIDA cruise ships

AIDAsol joins AIDAcosma and AIDAprima in being shore power-readyABP’s Port of Southampton has reached a significant milestone together with AIDA Cruises, as all three of AIDA’s cruise ships to visit Southampton this year have been commissioned for …
May 17, 2022 / Cruise

Two major development sites launched at Port of Southampton

A total of 30 acres of land at the Port of Southampton is being made available for development by businesses.The port’s owner, Associated British Ports (ABP), is marketing the 22-acre Redbridge site – which benefits from Freeport status - and also an …
Mar 29, 2022 / Curious

Southampton’s newest cruise terminal officially opened

The Port of Southampton’s newest cruise terminal was officially opened today by the Maritime Minister during London International Shipping Week. Caption: From left to right, ABP’ s Alastair Welch, Royston Smith MP, Maritime Minister Robert Courts, …
Sep 17, 2021 / Cruise

The Port of Southampton welcomes first passengers to new cruise terminal

The Port of Southampton’s new world-class cruise facility, Horizon Cruise Terminal, opens its doors to passengers for the first time on Saturday (3 July) ahead of its formal opening later in the year.MSC Cruises’ MSC Virtuosa is the first ship to …
Jul 6, 2021 / Cruise

Unifeeder Launch New Container Service to Port of Cork

The Port of Cork is delighted to welcome a new container service from Southampton to Cork Harbour operated by Unifeeder. This new Lift on Lift off (LoLo) service will offer importers and exporters a reliable route to market with fixed weekday …
Jun 3, 2021 / Curious

DP World announces £40mln pounds worth of investment at its Southampton terminal to meet growing customer demand over the next decade

DP WORLD today announces that Southampton, Britain’s second largest container terminal, will benefit from a major programme of investment in 2021 designed to take it up to the next level as a premier international freight and logistics hub.DP World …
Apr 6, 2021 / Finance