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UNLOCODEGB SOU
CountryUnited Kingdom
Water BodyEnglish Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
SizeLarge
TypeRiver (Basins)
Channel Depth12.5 m
Lat50.9000
Lng-1.4000
Classificationgateway_202606
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About This Seaport
DP World's container terminal at Southampton topped two million TEU for the first time in 2025, a record that confirms its place as the United Kingdom's second-largest box terminal behind Felixstowe. Yet vehicles and reefer cargo matter just as much: with around 900,000 units handled a year, Southampton is Britain's leading automotive gateway, and more than two-thirds of the country's deep-sea refrigerated imports arrive through Southampton and neighbouring London Gateway. DP World runs the five-berth terminal and is commissioning two new ship-to-shore cranes in 2026. The setting on Southampton Water, with its double high tide, gives large vessels generous berthing windows. Inland, dedicated freight trains serve the Midlands while the M3 and M27 motorways handle road haulage. Associated British Ports owns and operates the estate. As Europe's leading turnaround cruise port, Southampton counted more than three million passengers in 2024 — relevant to forwarders for the traffic peaks around the terminals. For overflow or alternative routings, Felixstowe and London Gateway are the obvious substitutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Southampton?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Southampton is GB SOU. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Southampton located?▼
The port of Southampton is located in United Kingdom (English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Southampton?▼
Southampton is a Large harbor of type River (Basins).
What is the channel depth of Southampton?▼
The channel depth of Southampton is 12.5 meters.
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50.90000, -1.40000
Channel depth: 12.5 m
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