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Portsmouth boosts UK Plc by £400 million

[ January 28, 2026   //   Chris Lewis ]

Portsmouth International Port contributed £400 million to the national economy, supported 5,200 total jobs supported and handled 2.9 million tonnes of goods worth £7.5 billion, according to a report by Oxford Economics published on 28 January. It also contributed £195 million to the local economy with, for every £100 directly contributed, a further £33 was supported in indirect and induced impacts.

Portsmouth is also a critical link to the Channel Island trade with DFDS ferry services to Jersey and Brittany Ferries to Guernsey.

Director of the local authority-owned port, Mike Sellers, said: “These latest findings demonstrate the vital role the port plays as a critical trade route for the UK. Our bold investment plans and strategic decisions to build resilience to manage the impact of changes to trade, has seen an increase in our cargo shipping operations, alongside our traditional ferry services. It has also meant significant cruise growth, bringing huge benefits for the city’s profile, with passengers visiting attractions and spending money. 

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