UK's busiest Cruise Terminal

Port of Southampton

Located on the South West Coast of England, Southampton is a regular stop for container vessels from Asia and the Americas

Felixstowe container shipping of 20ft and 40ft units

Container, Freight and Customs
at Southampton Port

Looking for customs clearance, container shipping or export documentation to or from Southampton Port? get in touch.

About Southampton Port

Southampton Port is operated by Dubai based P&O owner – DP World.

Border Force
Customs Office: GB000290
Phone: +44 (0)300 071 8544
Email: Leit.southampton@homeoffice.gov.uk

GVMS?: Yes.
Ro-Ro: Yes.
Lo-Lo: Yes.

Southampton port is the best served port for businesses on the west coast. It has some of the highest charges and fees for inspections, exams and standard port charges in the country. Offset by lower haulage rates than shipping into Felixstowe on the east.

Port charges

Port charges for a single laden container are:

  • 27.96 Port Security (ISPS) Fee
  • 7.36 Energy Adjustment Mechanism (EAM)
  • 29.50 Energy Transition Contribution (ETC)
  • 10.00 Modal Shift Programme (MSP) Fee

A total of £74.82 port charges, charged by DP World for each laden container imported into Southampton