Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has revised its feeder service network by adding Southampton to its North West Continent–Ireland shipping connection. The change is aimed at strengthening links between the United Kingdom and Ireland while providing customers with additional options for moving containerised cargo.
The inclusion of Southampton expands the service’s port coverage and offers exporters, importers and freight forwarders another gateway for managing shipments through MSC’s regional network.
Southampton is one of the UK’s key container ports, handling international cargo and supporting supply chains serving businesses across southern England. Improved feeder connectivity can help facilitate the movement of goods between major shipping hubs and regional markets.
For logistics operators, changes to feeder service rotations can affect transit planning, cargo connections and port selection. Customers using the revised service should check MSC’s latest schedules and booking information to confirm applicable port calls and sailing dates.
The addition highlights MSC’s ongoing adjustments to its regional feeder network to support changing shipping requirements and improve connectivity across UK and Irish trade routes.
The revised port rotation is Antwerp – Zeebrugge – Cork – Dublin – Le Havre – Southampton – Antwerp. The service uses two container vessels with an average capacity of around 1,500 TEUs each.
Key highlights:
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New port call: Southampton, UK.
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Irish ports served: Cork and Dublin.
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Belgian ports served: Antwerp and Zeebrugge.
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French port served: Le Havre.
- Expected benefit: Direct feeder connectivity between Southampton and the Irish ports of Cork and Dublin, giving shippers additional routing options.