Port of Southampton

Introduction, Major Towns Near, Port Detail

The Port of Southampton is a large commercial and passenger seaport located in the central part of the south coast of England. Major towns near Port of Southampton are Southampton, Portsmouth, Winchester, Bournemouth, and Poole. The port is run by Associated British Ports and is the busiest cruise terminal in the UK. The port is a central hub for freight traffic, with over 3 million tons of cargo each year.

Export /Import requirements

The port is located in the United Kingdom and is subject to all applicable UK laws and regulations.

  1. All goods entering or leaving the port must be declared to UK Customs.
  2. All goods entering the port must have the correct documentation, including any necessary import or export licenses.
  3. All goods must be properly labeled and packaged.
  4. All dangerous goods must be declared appropriately and stored by applicable regulations.
  5. All vehicles entering or leaving the port must have valid vehicle registration and insurance.
  6. All drivers must have valid driving licenses.
  7. All vehicles must be properly loaded and secured.
  8. All vehicles must be driven safely and responsibly.
  9. All waste must be disposed of responsibly by applicable regulations.
  10. All activities in the port must be conducted safely and responsibly.

1 - AddressOcean Gate Atlantic Way Southampton SO14 3QN United Kingdom

2 - Port AuthorityAssociated British Ports

3 - Phone023 8048 8800

4 - Fax023 8033 6402

5 - Email[email protected]

6 - Coordinates50º 53′ 38” N, -1º -22′ -31” W

7 - Decimal50.8939354, -1.3752808

8 - UN/LOCODEGBSOU

9 - Port TypeSeaport

10 - Port SizeLarge

11 - Websitewww.abports.co.uk/custinfo/ports/soton.htm

12 - TerminalYes

Informations
Port Detail

Inland port

Entrance Restrictions

Mean tide5 feet

Tide

Overhead Limit

Swell

Water Depth

Channel26 – 30 feet 7.1 – 9.1 meters

Cargo Pier31 – 35 feet 9.4 – 10 meters

Mean Tide

Anchorage41 – 45 feet 12.5 – 13.7 meters

Oil Terminal41 – 45 feet 12.5 – 13.7 meters

Harbor Characteristics

Harbor SizeLarge

ShelterExcellent

Max Vessel SizeOver 500 feet in length

Harbor TypeRiver Basin

Turning Area

Informations
Pilotage

Compulsory

Available

Advisable

Local Assist

Supplies

Provisions

Fuel Oil

Deck

Water

Diesel Oil

Engine

Lifts & Cranes

0-24 Ton Lifts

25-49 Ton Lifts

50-100 Ton Lifts

100+ Ton Lifts

Fixed Cranes

Mobile Cranes

Floating Cranes

Loading & Unloading

Wharves

Med Moor

Ice

Anchor

Beach

Tugs

Assist

Salvage

Quarantine

Pratique

Deratt Cert

Port Services

Longshore

Electrical Repair

Steam

Electrical

Navigation Eq

Repairs, Drydock & Other Services

Ship Repairs

Marine Railroad

Drydock Size

Garbage Disposal

Dirty Ballast

Communications

Telephone

Radio

Air

Telegraph

Radio Tel

Rail

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Ocean

Economical, Efficient and
Environmental-friendly
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Air

Speedy, cost-effective
and Highly reliable
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Land

Door to door, low risk and
flexible
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Customs

Expert brokerage
assistance