Landside Services

DP World Southampton continues to strive to meet the ever-changing demands from landside logistics.

Road

In response to increasing multi-modal demands, in June 2005, DP World Southampton developed its own unique Vehicle Booking System (VBS), the first of its kind in Europe, which enables the hauliers to pre-book the container for delivery and/or collection once clearance has been received from HMRC; the system enables DP World Southampton to deliver the service levels required better than ever before.

The terminal handles around 2,000 lorries each day with a consistent turnaround time of less than 30 minutes.

Access to the Market – Travel Times

Rail

Approximately 27% of containers arrive and leave the terminal via one of the two rail terminals which serve Southampton.  Between the two terminals operated by Freightliner and DB Schenker, 21 trains service the port daily.

Related Links

		Access Simplified VBS Log-in Screen
		Simplified VBS Registration (PDF)
		Simplified VBS Information Resources and Discussion Forum
		Straddle Carriers and Other Equipment Specifications