Modal Shift Programme (MSP) up-date at DP World Southampton

DP World Southampton announced on Friday 29th August 2025 the incentive rate effective the 1st October 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The current incentive is in place until 30th September 2025 at a rate of GBP 70 per import laden container. With the MSP fee of GBP 10 per import laden container.

Please note highlights of the revised scheme effective 1st October 2025 valid for six months.

• The MSP incentive rate will be reduced to GBP 50.00 per import laden container within the MSP zone. For the import clearing agent who makes the customs declaration.
• Rail Freight Terminal Operators (RFTOs) will gain an incentive rate of GBP 20.00 per import laden container moved Via rail again within the MSP zone. To achieve the 30 percent target DP World Southampton Port have put in place for environmental benefits if the 30 percent is equal or is above this threshold the GBP 20.00 per container will be paid out in April 2026. If 30 percent is not achieved no payout will be gained.
• A MSP Fee of GBP 10.00 will be applied to all import laden containers. This remains unchanged.
• D P World Southampton reserves the right to review levels.
• The MSP incentive for quarter two 2026 valid for six months will be announced by the 28th February 2026.
• This scheme does not apply to road.

If you have any questions, please reach out to your local sales or customer experience representative.

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