HUNDREDS of new jobs are set to be created with a massive new venture at Southampton container port that will see it almost double in capacity by 2010.
Costing hundreds of millions of pounds, the plans, which are to be unveiled officially later today, use modern technology to make the most of existing dock land and could create as many as 680 new jobs.
Port director Doug Morrison said: "This takes Southampton to another level. It makes the port's place in the maritime sector secure for many years to come."
Docks bosses hope the move will finally put to rest the ghost of their failed plans for a terminal at Dibden Bay.
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