Stockport-based, UK-wide coverage

Haulage Company Serving Southampton & the South Coast

Southampton is one of the UK's principal container ports, and much of the traffic we plan there is port-related: container road legs, groupage feeding export sailings and inbound deliveries from arriving vessels. Johnson's Haulage arranges these movements alongside general haulage into Hampshire and the South Coast.

Container and port road legs

We co-ordinate collections and deliveries to and from the Port of Southampton, aligning road legs with vessel cut-offs and release times so containers are not sitting in demurrage or missing a sailing.

Areas we cover

Collections and deliveries across Southampton, Eastleigh, Totton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Winchester, Basingstoke, Bournemouth and Poole.

Working to cut-off times

Port work lives or dies on timing. We confirm the cut-off before booking, choose a carrier who can meet it with contingency, and keep you updated if anything on the day threatens the slot.

Transit times from the North West

Southampton is around 230 miles from Stockport, a full day's work for a dedicated vehicle. Next-day pallet and groupage services are available when booked before mid-afternoon.

Local detail

Facts that shape how we plan your delivery

Approx. 230 miles from Stockport via the M6 and M3
Container road legs to and from the Port of Southampton
Coverage of Hampshire, Dorset and the South Coast
Bookings planned around vessel cut-off and release times
Next-day pallet and groupage options available

Relevant services

Services we arrange in this area

Sea Freight Road Freight Pallet Distribution

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a depot in Southampton?

No. We plan every movement from our Stockport office and appoint approved carriers operating in the region.

Can you deliver a container to the port for a specific sailing?

Yes. We confirm the cut-off before booking and plan the road leg with contingency so the slot is met.

Do you collect inbound containers from Southampton?

Yes, including delivery to your site and return of the empty unit within the free period.

How long does a delivery from Manchester to Southampton take?

A dedicated vehicle is a full day's work; pallet and groupage services are typically next-day when booked before mid-afternoon.

Can you handle both the sea freight and the road leg?

Yes, both can be arranged under one booking with a single point of contact.

Ready to move freight in this area?

Tell us what you need moved, stored or shipped and our Stockport-based team will arrange the right carrier for the job.

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Related services

Services we arrange for Southampton & the South Coast.

Each service below is planned from our Stockport office and delivered through vetted carriers.

Sea Freight

FCL, LCL and project cargo across every major trade lane.

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Road Freight

Dedicated UK & European transport, on time, every time.

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Pallet Distribution

1 to 10 pallets, delivered nationwide, tracked door to door.

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Dedicated Transport

Your own vehicle, your own schedule, every run.

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Coverage map

Routes we plan from Southampton.

Highlighted points are lanes we regularly arrange. Select one to jump to it in the routes served list.

Stockport Manchester Salford Trafford Park Oldham Bolton Warrington Cheshire

Interactive map

8 highlighted routes from Southampton

Hover or tap a highlighted point to preview the lane, then jump straight to it in the routes served list below. Every movement runs through our approved carrier network.

Stockport
Manchester
Salford
Trafford Park
Oldham
Bolton
Warrington
Cheshire

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Routes served

Routes we regularly serve from this area.

Common lanes to and from this location, with links to the areas we cover.

Lanes not listed? Send us the route and we will price it through our approved carrier network.

Nearby coverage