Portsmouth International Port

Portico Shipping, the south coast's cargo handling and logistics operator, is reporting strong demand for its enhanced facilities, following the completion of significant quayside expansion works supported by £12m of funding from Solent Freeport and Portsmouth City Council. Councillor Steve Pitt, leader of Portsmouth City Council, unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of significant expansion works on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

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£12m port expansion set to boost trade through Portsmouth

Pictured: Ambassador's MS Ambition cruise ship leaving Portsmouth on April 23.

Cruise ship bosses hold talks amid push for more city visits

Great South Run

Travel advice issued ahead of great south run weekend in Portsmouth

Fred Olsen will be returning to Portsmouth with trips to the Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean. Pictured: Balmoral in the Baltic.

How to book a Caribbean cruise holiday - direct from Portsmouth

National Geographic Endurance cruise ship sailing to Portsmouth for the first time.

Stunning polar cruise ship makes inaugural city visit

Three ships plugged into the port's shore power system at the same time in a UK-first.

'World-class' shore power system reaches peak capacity

ANNUAL MEETING: Portsmouth is at the heart of Solent Freeport, which is holding its AGM, open to the public, on November 5

City leaders tell government port must not be used for asylum arrivals

Valiant Lady sails out of Portsmouth for the final time of the season. After five years of calling Portsmouth its UK home port, the cruise company has no plans to return in the next two years.

Virgin Voyages waves goodbye after five years in Portsmouth

Peter Forster is threatening to sue Portsmouth International Port after his disabled wife Fiona was asked to leave their vehicle during security checks.

Disabled woman 'forced out' of van at port amid 'angry' threats to sue

Azamara Quest cruise ship is visiting Portsmouth for the first time on August 19, 2026. Pictured: Theatre area.

Step aboard the cruise ship where holidays can cost more than £10k

Azamara Quest cruise ship visiting Portsmouth for the first time on August 19, 2026. Pictured: Top deck of Azamara Quest.

Beautiful cruise ship where trips can cost more than £10k visits port

Phoenix Reisen cruise ship Artania sailing into Portsmouth International Port on August 10.

Gorgeous cruise ship originally named by Princess Diana visits port

Valiant Lady of Virgin Voyages returned to Portsmouth on August 5, 2026. Pictured is the vessel on her maidan voyage in 2022.

Large cruise ship with her own nightclub and casino currently at port

ANNUAL MEETING: Portsmouth is at the heart of Solent Freeport, which is holding its AGM, open to the public, on November 5

From Japan to Palestine: Portsmouth's global friendships keep growing

The new shore power system has been installed at Portsmouth International Port.

'Cutting-edge' shore power system goes live at Portsmouth port

Brittany Ferries' newest vessel, the LNG-powered Saint Malo, will be making her first commercial trip in February this year. Pictured is the new ferry sailing into Portsmouth.

Brittany Ferries sails around Isle of Wight for special birthday party
Ferry company marked two golden milestones with unique day cruise from Portsmouth
Mark Waldron

Record crowds attended Portsmouth International Port's Open Day.

Record crowds attend Portsmouth International Port open day

Title: Portsmouth Port Open Day

In pictures: Portsmouth International Port marks 50th year with open day

View from M27 footbridge looking east towards the site. Photo: Electric J11/FBC planning portal

Green light for major M27 lorry park and EV hub

The new terminal at Portsmouth International Port. Picture: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images.

Popular free open day at Portsmouth International Port sells out

Portsmouth International Port detailed how EU entry-exit system checks would impact passengers

Impact of stringent EU checks on Portsmouth port passengers revealed

ANNUAL MEETING: Portsmouth is at the heart of Solent Freeport, which is holding its AGM, open to the public, on November 5

Portsmouth clean air projects praised in university report

MS Ambition sailing from Portsmouth on April 23, 2026, as Ambassador cruise lines promises to return to its new south coast home.

Luxury cruise ship hit with norovirus as 1,700 guests locked down

MS Ambition visited Portsmouth on April 23. Pictured is the top deck with a swimming pool.

Explore the fabulous cruise ship complete with pool and restaurants

Ambassador cruise ship MS Ambition sailing from Portsmouth International Port and past The Spinnaker Tower on April 22.

'Special moment' as gorgeous cruise ship visits and could come back

Portsmouth International Port is once again opening its doors for a community open day, but this time to honour its 50th anniversary.

'Bigger and better' open day at port - free tickets available

The Border Control Post at Portsmouth International Port

UK/EU trade deal raises questions over Portsmouth border control post
Portsmouth’s £23m border control post may become obsolete after the UK and EU take steps to smooth trade between the regions.
Toby Paine

The Wightlink ferry 'St Clare' has crashed into the Gunwharf ferry terminal, with both sustaining damage. Several services have been cancelled this afternoon.

What caused the ferry crash at Gunwharf? Services return to normal

MS Ambition will be one of the major cruise ships coming to Portsmouth in 2026, as Portsmouth International Port announces its cruise schedule.

Stunning cruise ship to take passengers on fabulous voyages - when

Changes have been made to Wightlink ferry services between Fishbourne and Portsmouth following a heavy-berthing incident this morning.

Ferry services cancelled and changed after ship crash

Ian Curruthers of Brittany Ferries

The man who established city as a leading ferry port is remembered

Portsmouth International Port director Mike Sellers said a jampacked 2027 will offset a quieter 2026, with cruise calls falling from last year.

Port unconcerned by falling 2026 cruise calls after "fruitful" 2025

MS Ambition will be one of the major cruise ships coming to Portsmouth in 2026, as Portsmouth International Port announces its cruise schedule.

Gorgeous cruise ship MS Ambition to visit port as new schedule made

Portsmouth International Port has been handed a prestigious award for the third year in a row. Pictured: Saga's "Spirit of Discovery" cruise ship at Portsmouth International Port on August 20, 2023.

Portsmouth port wins prestigious award as site brings millions to city

MS Borealis travelling from Rotterdam after being dry-docked for a two-week maintenance programme. A suite of upgrades have been made to the luxury cruise ship.

"Exciting enhancements" made to cruise ship ahead of city return

Portsmouth International Port

Thriving port announces open day to celebrate 50th anniversary

Musicians from the Royal Marines Band Service serenaded tourists aboard the Viking Saturn cruise ship as she visited Portsmouth International Port.

Talented military musicians serenade cruise ship guests - pictures

Inside Brilliant Lady which has arrived in Portsmouth

Explore the stunning and quirky interior of Brilliant Lady - pictures

Virgin Voyages cruise ship Brilliant Lady sailing into Portsmouth on her first ever voyage, soon bound to take excited holidaymakers to New York.

"Evolutionary" new ship Brilliant Lady sails to city on first trip

The luxury Virgin Voyages cruise ship Scarlet Lady on her visit to Portsmouth after four years away.

"Great recognition of Portsmouth": Scarlet lady returns to city

Solar panels at Portsmouth International Port, which has saved the site over £100,000 in energy costs.

Sophisticated solar panels save port nearly £140k in electricity bills

Cruise ship Scarlet Lady will be returning to Portsmouth for the first time since 2021. Pictured are residents watching her depart on September 3, 2021, at The Round Tower in Old Portsmouth.

Lavish and huge cruise ship with swimming pool to visit city

MV Commodore Goodwill, a passenger and freight ferry that has served the Portsmouth route to the Channel Islands for 30 years, has been sold to DFDS and renamed MV Caesarea Trader.

"Loyal servant" ferry given new name and lease of life

Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady sails out of Portsmouth harbour. She is expected to make her glorious homecoming after four years away.

"Incredible" new Virgin cruise ship Brilliant Lady to visit city

Luxury Ritz-Carlton superyacht MS Ilma sails into Portsmouth for the first time ahead of a cruise around the British Isles.

Lavish Ritz-Carlton superyacht visits city in glorious sunshine

A new schedule has been announced for passenger and freight ferries sailing from Portsmouth International Port to Jersey, after a 20-year-deal was secured with operator DFDS.

Concerns over the lack of hot water and soap at immigration facilities

A gun salute trial will take place at HMNB Portsmouth this week, ahead of a ceremonial firing to mark the birthday of King Charles III.

"Exclusion zone" to be set up for gun salute trial at naval base

"Six-star exclusive" cruise ship Seabourn Sojourn sailing into Portsmouth International Port for the first time on May 30.

"Six-star exclusive" cruise ship Seabourn Sojourn visits city

The luxury Swan Hellenic cruise ship SH Diana making her maiden call into Portsmouth.

Look inside SH Diana that takes guests on Antarctic cruises

Brittany Ferries is suing DFDS for £125m due to lost freight traffic being diverted away from Portsmouth. Pictured is MV Stena Vinga leaving Portsmouth International Port on March 28, the first day of its new Jersey ferry service.

"Portsmouth loses out": Brittany Ferries sues bitter rival DFDS - why

New Lord Mayor Gerald Vernon-Jackson aboard the luxury cruise ship SH Diana at Portsmouth International Port, owned by Portsmouth City Council. He said Portsmouth's local economy is thriving compared to city rivals Southampton.

"Southampton is going bust": New Lord Mayor takes aim at city rivals

Swan Hellenic cruise ship SH Diana sailing out of Portsmouth on May 21. The beautiful boutique vessel visited Portsmouth International Port for the first time.

"Beautiful" polar cruise ship SH Diana sails to city in historic first

Portsmouth International Port's Border Control Post, off Mile End Road, Portsmouth.

Port could seek compensation for post-Brexit border control building

Luxury cruise ship Silver Wind, operated by Silverseas, sailing into Portsmouth for the first time this morning (May 19).

Stunning luxury cruise ship Silver Wind visits city for the first time

The ongoing Sea Change project at Portsmouth International Port on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.

Hydrodemolition taking place at port as shore power project continues

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