Portico Shipping
About us
Located at Portsmouth International Port, Portico is ideally positioned to handle your cargo from ship to shore and beyond.
As a deep water port, close to the main shipping channels and with direct access to the national motorway network, we’re the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective cargo handling and stevedore service.
Stretching across 66 acres, our site is equipped to handle all types of cargo, including fresh produce, container, break bulk, general bulk, and project cargo.
With two conventional berths, we can service vessels up to 230m in length. We also have use of a further five berths in other areas of the port.
Four high speed mobile harbour cranes capable of lifting up to 125 tonnes and 19,000 sq m of open quay space means that your cargo is handled with expert care, thanks to our dedicated team of stevedoring professionals.
Portico is also a 3PL provider offering freight forwarding, customs agency services, refrigerated and ambient warehousing, and transport. We really are a one stop shop for all your break bulk services.
Products & services
Portico Shipping
As a deep water cargo terminal in Portsmouth on the UK's south coast, close to the main shipping channels, Portico is ideally placed to handle your sea freight from ship to shore and beyond. Located within Portsmouth International Port with direct access to the national motorway network, we’re the first choice for customers looking for an efficient and cost-effective cargo handling and stevedore service. With two multi-functional conventional quays and cranes capable of carrying out tandem lifts of up to 250 tonnes, if it arrives by sea and needs lifting and shifting, we’ll take care of it at our deep water cargo terminal. We’ve dealt with many types of project cargo, dry bulk and break bulk loads which means we are confident we can rise to any challenge. We also specialise in fresh produce, handling pineapples, sweet potatoes, citrus to tomatoes, and most famously, bananas. Our site has temperature controlled warehousing capacity of around 11,000 pallets. We can set our warehouses at temperatures ranging from 1°C to 20°C. We also have a 16,000 sq ft ambient warehouse on-site for any non-temperature controlled cargo. We have capacity for 1200 containers, safely managed and positioned by our Kalmar reach stackers. If you need customs agency and freight forwarding services, our experienced in-house teams can take care of you. With all these services under one roof, we can strip goods, sort inspections, scan, clear and get your goods out the door in a matter of minutes.
Portico Logistics
Your Local Worldwide Logistics Partner With cost-effective and compliant worldwide coverage, let the Portico Logistics team take it there for you. Our customers come back to us time and again for our independent and personal service. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know you, your company and your unique requirements to provide tailored logistics solutions. Portico Logistics is part of the Portico family of companies. With more than 30 years in the industry, we get your goods to wherever they need to go. Customs Agency Whether you’re importing an aircraft engine, fresh flowers, textiles, medical supplies or more, our customs agency will give you up-to-the-minute advice to help navigate the complexities of all regimes and processes. Transport With years of experience in UK-wide and global logistics and supply chains, we’re the transport team to trust. Portico’s modern and green fleet can offer a flexible and reliable UK haulage service, while we also provide global transport solutions. Freight Forwarding With a wide range of end-to-end logistics solutions, our independent team moves goods daily across the EU and globally by truck, sea and air, alongside carrying out domestic UK loads. Our bespoke services put you and your customers first. Warehousing With our state-of-the-art warehouse facilities and specialised warehousing teams in Portsmouth, and through our partner organisations across the UK, we can tailor storage, pick-and-pack and physical distribution options to meet your needs.
Portico Port Services
Our People Are your people. Portico Port Services provides first-class staff to the cruise, ferry, cargo and ports industries. Portico Port Services is the culmination of years of experience in the ports, shipping and logistics sectors, and grew out of sister companies Portico Shipping, a multi-million-pound cargo handling operation, and Portico Logistics. We’re here to provide staffing excellence to our customers and fulfilling employment to our staff. Our partners are assured of an experienced and professional team to handle their staffing needs, while our workforce get to experience the unique and fulfilling roles only found in the maritime sector. Ferry services We pride ourselves on ensuring seamless transitions for passengers, vehicles and cargo, providing quick loading and unloading processes to enhance overall operational efficiency. Passenger services Seamless baggage handling, friendly check-in staff, mobility assistance for those guests who need it, reliable porterage services. Support services Our wealth of experience serving the Portico cargo terminal and Portsmouth International Port means we’re well placed to provide all of your varied operational freight needs.
News
Portico restructure sees the creation of three new, industry-focused companies
Portico has recently undertaken a comprehensive review and restructure and has officially launched three new companies – Portico Shipping, Portico Logistics and Portico Port Services.
What is the SPS deal with the EU?
The UK-EU reset deal, announced in May, has already taken its first big step towards closer trading relations between the two.
Portsmouth cargo terminal Portico secures £4.8m freeport funding
Portico Shipping, the Portsmouth based international cargo operator, has secured £4.8m from the Solent Freeport’s seed capital fund which will grow operations, provide environmental improvements and create job opportunities.