SOUTHAMPTON Itchen MP John Denham said: "It is fantastic news for Southampton and I think it is a tribute to ABP's commitment that after being knocked back a couple of years ago they come back with this.
"Not only is more jobs good news but in the local economy there are something like eight to ten jobs for everyone directly employed in port work."
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