Forth Ports has teamed up with Feederlink to provide a service from Grangemouth - the UK's largest feeder port - to Southampton.  The new route meets the demands of a range of industry sectors and port-centred logistics.  
The new service builds on the Port of Grangemouths's reputation as one of Europe's premier feeder ports, and reinforces Forth Ports' recent capital investment in the port.
In addition, the introduction of the route significantly improves the availability of a sustainable alternative to road haulage for transporting goods across the UK.
Nik Scott-Gray, development manager for Forth Ports, points out that the service not only meets growing demand in the Scottish market, but also offers an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient alternative to road freight.
Feederlink already calls at Felixstowe, Rotterdam, Tees, Tyne and Immingham from the Port of Grangemouth.
Feederlink vessels will depart from the Port of Grangemouth for Southampton, calling at Port of Tyne on the return journey, bringing the number of weekly calls at Grangemouth to six.
Forth Ports also offer services on behalf of Samskip, BG Freight and MSC, linking the Port of Grangemouth with Rotterdam and Antwerp.