Associated British Ports (ABP) was delighted to welcome the Glovis Lighthouse to the Port of Southampton this week, the largest vehicle carrier to call at the port by capacity and one of the largest and newest vessels of its type in the world.
The vessel’s arrival highlighted both Southampton’s role as a leading destination port for global automotive makers and ABP’s investment to facilitate the very largest vessels in the world.
The vessel arrived at Southampton’s Solent Gateway facility on its maiden voyage and first port call in Europe.
Paul Reeves, Head of Commercial, ABP said: “We are delighted to have welcomed the Glovis Lighthouse to the Port of Southampton and to Solent Gateway on its first visit to Europe. As the largest vehicle carrier by capacity ever to call at Southampton, its arrival demonstrates the benefits of our investment in Solent Gateway and reinforces Southampton’s position as a leading hub for the automotive industry and international trade.”
The Glovis Lighthouse is
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