A NEW record has been set for the most containers handled on a single vessel in Southampton. 

DP World's team at the Port of Southampton broke its all-time move count record after handling more than 9,000 containers on a ship.

The Ocean Network Express vessel ONE Trust docked after sailing from Pusan in South Korea.

Some 9,315 containers were exchanged, including 5,824 discharges, 3,473 loads and 18 re-stows, taking 86 hours to complete.

The previous terminal record was 8,213 moves set by the MOL Truth two years ago.

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Steve McCrindle, Port Operations Director at Southampton, said: "We are committed to consolidating Southampton’s position as the most productive port in the UK, turning vessels around faster than any of our competitors.

"Our performance on ONE Trust was made possible by our new ten crane operating model, which enables us to concentrate more cranes on a vessel while continuing to service other customers at the same time, thereby boosting our productivity.

"After the disruption of recent years, shipping lines and cargo owners are looking for capacity, reliability and growth opportunities.

"We are providing it, enabling customers to move goods smoothly and efficiently in and out of the UK and across their supply chains."

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DP World operates a global network of ports and terminals and runs advanced logistics hubs at London Gateway and Southampton.

A record volume of cargo - 3,850,000 20ft containers - were moved from both sites in 2022.

Over the last 10 years the company has invested £2 billion in the UK and over the next 10 years it has earmarked a further £1 billion of investment.

A new £350 million fourth berth is being built at London Gateway.

It is set to lift capacity by a third when it opens in 2024.