Port of Southampton

Ideally located on the south coast close to major shipping lanes linking the UK to European and global markets, Southampton is Britain’s Gateway to the World. The port is the UK’s number one hub for deep sea trade and a critical link in supply chains serving businesses and manufacturers throughout the nation.

General Directions - Notice of Consultation

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that ABP Port of Southampton has begun a 6-week consultation process to consult upon a draft version of a new set of General Directions (first issue) for the Port, issued under article 5 of the Port of Southampton Harbour Revision Order 2025.

 The draft version of the proposed new General Directions can be viewed at the following link. 

Consultation Duration

This consultation is now open and will last for 6 weeks. It will close on Wednesday 7th May 2025.

Responses to this Consultation

Reponses to the consultation should be sent so that they are received no later than the closing date detailed above. Responses may be submitted by the following two methods: 

  1. By post:  Harbour Master, Associated British Ports, Ocean Gate, Atlantic Way, Southampton, SO14 3QN. 
  1. By email: HMSouthampton@abports.co.uk (Please include “Consultation response to LNtM’s 43” in the subject line.