Passenger News

Please find below the latest news about the Port. If you want to see previous news stories browse through our news archive using the navigation on the left.

Date Event  
Mon 1st Dec 2008 Port closes Rudmore Cellars Read more
As part of the Port's expansion plans the Rudmore Cellars pub has now closed.  
Tue 14th Oct 2008 Scheme approval for New Ferry Terminal Read more
Portsmouth City Council today awarded scheme approval to Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port for the building of its new passenger terminal.  
Mon 7th Apr 2008 Master Planning commences for Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port's new terminal Read more
Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port has appointed a master planner to review its existing passenger and freight facilities, and develop the plans for a new, modern terminal to enhance the service the Port provides and meet predicted passenger growth to 2040  
Wed 2nd Apr 2008 LD Lines to double capacity with second ship from Portsmouth Port Read more
Portsmouth Port will be welcoming a brand new ship from LD Lines as of November this year. Currently being built in Italy, the vessel will double the capacity that LD Lines currently offers on the Portsmouth - Le Havre route.  
Fri 14th Mar 2008 High speed service returns to Portsmouth Port Read more
As of today Brittany Ferries' high-speed ferry crossings will be returning to Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port. These will run twice a day to Cherbourg during the week, and to both Cherbourg and Caen at the weekends.  
Fri 29th Feb 2008 Portsmouth Port purchases MMD Shipping Services Ltd Read more
PORTSMOUTH PORT PURCHASES MMD SHIPPING SERVICES LTD  
Mon 25th Feb 2008 Portsmouth Port expands its passenger foothall to speed up transit times Read more
The refurbishment of the passenger immigration foothall at Portsmouth Port is nearing completion. The development will provide more space for foot passengers passing through the compulsory immigration checks, and doubles the number of immigration desks  
Sun 17th Feb 2008 Dangerous Cargo at Portsmouth Port! Read more
Everything went paw-fectly this week when lion cub 'Tejas' was transported via Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port to Besancon Zoo in France.  
Tue 12th Feb 2008 International visitor at Portsmouth Port Read more
Dutch Coast Guard ship, Barend Biesheuvel, moored at Portsmouth Continental Ferry Port this weekend  
Wed 30th Jan 2008 Fourth Consecutive Year for Port Car Park Safety Certificate Read more
APCOA receive the Park Mark Award from the Safer Parking Scheme for the fourth year in a row.  
Wed 16th Jan 2008 Portsmouth Port's Guide to Beating Sea Sickness Read more
Very common on ferry crossings, motion sickness can mean a queasy start to a well deserved break. But there are a number of ways to control how you feel, so you can begin and end your trip on a more pleasant note.