Port of Southampton
95% of the UK’s import and exports are by sea and the UK’s maritime industry contributes over £37 billion a year to the economy. Southampton is one of the UK’s busiest and most important ports and a principal driver in the regional economy. £2 billion is generated in the local economy annually with over 12,000 jobs as a direct result of the Port’s operations. ABP is responsible for the safe movements of over 100,000 commercial vessels and tens of thousands of recreational craft each year. The Solent plays host to both the commercial shipping and the vibrant leisure activities as the Port welcomes the world’s largest vessels, from deep-sea container ships to cruise giants.