Portico: Logistics & Cargo Terminal

03/09/2026

Today the Red Ensign flies for ⚓

On 3 September 1939, the SS Athenia became the first British merchant vessel lost in the Second World War. More than 20,000 merchant seafarers would follow. The date has marked Merchant Navy Day ever since.

Around 95% of what the UK consumes still arrives by sea and it still arrives because a crew brought it. Every vessel that comes alongside at Portsmouth carries people who have been away from home for weeks or months.

To every crew who has come alongside with us, and to everyone still at sea today we honour you, and we thank you.

02/09/2026

This month, Portico Port Services heads to Las Palmas for our first Seatrade Cruise Med 🚢

Seatrade Cruise Med is where the Mediterranean's cruise industry gathers together cruise line executives, ports, destinations and suppliers at Europe's largest cruise terminal.

It’s our first time attending, and we’re going with a clear purpose - to introduce Portico Port Services to the wider cruise market, and to talk about what we do best, getting vessels alongside safely and looking after the people on board.

Our General Manager, Colpitts, will be there across both days. If you’re attending, you can book a meeting with Louis through the STC Med matchmaking platform 👇

📍 Santa Catalina Terminal, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
📅 16–17 September

27/08/2026

Whether you're looking to start your career in the Ports industry or take the next step into a supervisory or management role, your CV is often the first impression you make.

Have you recently reviewed your CV? Is it working hard to show all of your skills? Do your skills match the job description, and do you have transferable skills?

In part one of our three-part CV series, we share what we actually look for when reviewing applications at Portico Port Services, and walk you through the following:

✅ Why listing job titles isn't enough (your CV should tell a story)
✅ How to tailor your CV to each role (and beat the ATS)
✅ Why no ports experience? No problem!

The skills you need might already be on your CV…

Read part one here:

Part one of our guide to writing a CV for the UK ports industry. How to show your achievements, tailor every application and use transferable skills.

18/08/2026

Last week, the Portico team completed a very special lift - craning a brand-new racing yacht into Portsmouth Harbour ahead of Clipper’s 2027-28 Round the World Race.

Clipper's Yacht Race is an extraordinary 40,000-mile round-the-world sailing challenge which gives amateur sailors the chance to race around the globe - starting and finishing right here in Portsmouth.

Ahead of the 2027–28 race, Clipper is replacing its entire fleet with twelve new yachts — and after a successful first lift, we're delighted they've chosen us to bring the remaining eleven into the water too. One down, eleven to go 🌊

14/08/2026

We are incredibly proud to showcase our ongoing partnership with the team at Victorious Festival 🎶⛺

As logistics partners, Portico Logistics facilitated the precise movement and seamless installation of this container structure, which serves as the eye-catching VIP entranceway seen here on Southsea Common. From complex heavy lifts to on-site positioning, our team ensures the logistics run as smoothly as the festival itself.

A huge thank you to the talented artist My Dog Sighs, and to all our crew and partners for helping make this happen. Here's to a fantastic festival weekend! 🎉

Geest Line

13/08/2026

Join Pawel Lodowski on the road as he makes a delivery to Newton Aycliffe, Durham 🚛

Our drivers cover thousands of miles every week, keeping all kinds of cargo moving across the UK - from fresh produce to specialist freight.

Can you guess what Pawel is delivering on this journey today? Let us know your best guesses in the comments below 👇

We'll reveal the answer later this week!

06/08/2026

Portico and Portsmouth International Port recently welcomed the Department for Transport’s maritime team on site 🚢

The team heard about our transformation plans to encourage more trade, our sustainable ambitions, and the opportunities working in the ports industry.

It was great to show Lola Fadina and her team what happens in Portsmouth and the critical role the port plays locally, regionally and internationally.

05/08/2026

We need your help. This is why…

We wanted to let you know about an unexpected challenge we've faced this week.

Our previous page was suspended following a number of hateful and racist comments posted by members of the public on a recent post. Despite our efforts to moderate the discussion, Facebook's automated systems have linked the activity to our account, and the old page is temporarily blocked from use.

We have some very exciting things to share with you in the coming days, in the lead-up to submitting our bid on 10th August, and we'd hate you to miss out.

So, we've launched a brand new page and we'd love your support. Please take a moment to:

👉 Follow this new page!
👉 Like and share our posts
👉 Invite friends, family and colleagues to follow us
👉 Help spread the word across your networks

What has happened reminds us exactly why this bid really matters.

Portsmouth is a city of many stories, cultures and communities. Culture has the power to bring people together, create understanding, spark conversations and help us see the world through each other's eyes. Our ambition for Portsmouth as UK City of Culture is about celebrating what we share and building a stronger, more welcoming city for everyone.

Please follow the page and keep your eyes peeled for some exciting updates in the next few days.

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04/08/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming back Virgin Voyages' Valiant Lady to Portsmouth International Port on Wednesday, as she paints the town red once again 🛳️

Our Portico Port Services team will be providing berthing support and gangway marshalling throughout the vessel's visit, ensuring a safe, efficient and seamless turnaround for both the ship and its guests.

Following her call in Portsmouth, Valiant Lady will set sail for Iceland – the Land of Fire and Ice – where guests will have the incredible opportunity to experience the 2026 total solar eclipse.

Portsmouth International Port is the only port in the UK to have welcomed every ship in the Virgin Voyages fleet into its harbour – a milestone we're proud to be part of supporting. The photos attached show Valiant Lady's last visit to Portsmouth in 2022 – and we're delighted to be welcoming her back to the city once again.

31/07/2026

Navigating customs can be complex - but it doesn't have to be. Whether you're importing textiles, medical supplies, machinery or perishables, our customs agency provides up-to-the-minute advice to help you move goods smoothly 🚚

We know that no two businesses are the same, which is why we take the time to understand how you operate and what you need - so we can deliver customs solutions shaped entirely around your requirements.

Looking for a customs partner you can rely on? Find out more and get in touch: https://www.porticologistics.com/services/customs-agency

The experienced team at Portico's customs agency can offer advice on all customs regimes and processes, including new UK-EU customs arrangements.