Author: Rachel McMinn

March 20, 2026

Port launches its first Environment, Social and Governance strategy

We've set out how it intends to meet its responsibilities to residents, staff, customers, suppliers, and the planet, as part of a new strategy.

January 28, 2026

Portsmouth port’s £400m contribution to the national economy

The UK’s most successful local authority owned port is a vital contributor to the country’s economy, following a report from independent specialists Oxford Economics, announced at a Parliamentary reception in Westminster on Wednesday 28 January.

October 31, 2025

Celebrations for the port’s 50th anniversary

2026 shaping up to be an exciting year for the port, with anniversary plans underway

May 19, 2025

Statement in response to UK – EU food and drink checks

Leader of Portsmouth City Council has issued a response to today's announcement from the government about reduced checks between the UK-EU on food and drink imports.

March 25, 2025

Portsmouth launch for government’s decarbonisation strategy

The government has launched its strategy to achieve carbon free shipping by 2050  at Portsmouth International Port  Vessels will soon use future fuels and plug into shipping ‘chargeports’ as part of UK’s new targets for shipping operators to reach net zero by 2050  

March 21, 2025

English Tourism Week shines a light on cruise passengers choosing to stay local

Figures released from Portsmouth International Port has revealed 62% of passengers who called into the city in 2024 chose to stay local. A total of 29,480 cruise passengers visited Portsmouth as part of a cruise itinerary last year, with over half deciding to stay in the city during their visit as part of organised shore…

December 5, 2024

Brittany Ferries commits to Portsmouth with 20-year contract

Our relationship with major European ferry operator, Brittany Ferries, has been strengthened following the announcement of a 20-year contract with the port and the city. 

October 10, 2024

Port supports government boost to seafarers’ rights

Leader of Portsmouth City Council supports move to protect seafarers

August 23, 2024

Portsmouth port welcomes one Resilient Lady

Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady made her UK debut today (23 August 2024), as we became the first port in the world to welcome all three Virgin Voyages vessels. 

July 29, 2024

Leader responds to calls for Border Control Post (BCP) compensation

Council leader backs calls from British Ports Association (BPA) to support ports facing financial burden due to BCP