United Kingdom

Port of Southampton (GB SOU)

United Kingdom
Port of Southampton, United Kingdom © Rod Allday · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE GB SOU
Coordinates 50.9000, -1.4000 (50°54′N 1°24′W)
Region GB-HAM
Nearest city Southampton
Body of water English Channel; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River basin
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 5 m
Channel depth 12.5 m
Anchorage depth 21.6 m
Cargo pier depth 14 m
Oil terminal depth 12.5 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Large
Marine railway (slipway) Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #92
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 294.99

Located in United Kingdom, the port of Southampton serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Southampton has a Large harbor of the River basin type. Ships approaching Southampton work with a channel depth of 12.5 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Southampton located?
Southampton is a seaport in United Kingdom.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Southampton?
The UN/LOCODE for Southampton is GB SOU.
What is the channel depth at Southampton?
The channel depth at Southampton is 12.5 m.
Nearby ports
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