The first official consignment of boats has been transported to MDL's new Spanish marina, Sant Carles in Catalonia, following the opening of the first phase in summer 2008. 10 boats, ranging from 26ft up to 56ft, departed from Southampton Docks with logistics partner, Premier Shipping & Packing (PSP) during the recent PSP Southampton Boat Show in September.
Sant Carles annual and lease berth holders benefit from preferential rates for boat transportation with Premier Shipping & Packing, founded 10 years ago and regarded as one of the leading freight forwarders in the south of England. Premier Shipping & Packing manages the whole shipment process and works closely with the marina team, who take care of berthing customers' boats in their new home marina.
Four-year berthing package customers also benefit from these preferential rates for boat transportation. This package offers customers the chance to sample the Mediterranean and budget more easily as rates are fixed for the four-year period. At the end of the package, customers returning to the UK also have the comfort of knowing they will be guaranteed a berth at an MDL marina. For existing MDL berth holders, they could even return to their original berth.
Sant Carles Marina is located within a large navigable lagoon at the edge of the town of Sant Carles de la Ràpita. Set to be one of Spain's finest marinas, Sant Carles was designed to perfectly integrate within the community and the region whilst providing high quality services to both berth holders and visitors.
The pontoons are fully serviced with water and electricity. Customers benefit from 24-hour, 7 days a week staffing and security from experienced and trained staff. Other services will include a boatyard with 75 ton travel lift, crane, pump out facilities, fuel station, Wi-Fi, club house/snack bar and infinity swimming pool with gardens created by award-winning landscape designers.
For more information on Sant Carles Marina, please visit www.santcarlesmarina.com
For more information about Premier Shipping & Packing, please see www.psap.co.uk