ABOUT US
Solent Stevedores is a multi-award winning private specialist port operator working throughout the UK, Channel Islands, and Singapore.
Our highly skilled, motivated and flexible workforce strives to deliver a continuous high level of service across a wide range of port related activity.
Operating from 13 terminals, handling a diverse range of commodities and with a permanent workforce in excess of 180 personnel, Solent Stevedores is a market leader in the provision of Port services in the UK
Our highly skilled and flexible workforce strives to deliver customer service excellence, across highly diversified and responsive operations. We have an annual turnover over £30 million with expertise in Rail, Cruise Ships, Containers, Bulk Cargo and Project Cargo.
Our business has grown from a single terminal at the Port of Southampton in 2000 to 14 terminals internationally employing more than 200 full time staff across Dursley, Southampton, London Gateway, Tate & Lyle Sugars, Immingham, Jersey, Singapore and Saint-Malo. In 2007, Solent Stevedores entered a long-term agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP), owners of the Port of Southampton, to expand the multi-user bulk terminal and enhance facilities with a joint investment of £7m. The terminal is rail linked and there is a minimum of 11.7m of water available alongside at all times to accommodate a wide range of vessels – up to approximately 50,000 dwt.
Solent Stevedores operates according to customers’ requirements and together with ABP has developed a significant increase in trade. Expansion to our operations in Southampton incorporates multiple extensions to the bulks terminal and also development into new areas including Cruise Vessel Support and a significant upgrade of the Solent Rail Terminal.
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OUR Team
Our award-winning team operates from 13 terminals across Southampton, Immingham, Silvertown London, DP World London Gateway, Jersey, Singapore and Saint-Malo.
OUR BOARD

Stuart Cullen
Executive Chairman

Fiona Robson
Managing Director

Zak McElvenny
Operations & Compliance Director

MARK HOOPER
DIRECTOR OF RAIL & CONTAINERS

Glen Mourant
Operations Director, Jersey

Clive Thomas
Commercial Director

Hans Uiterdijk
Operations Director, Saint-Malo Stevedores

Jon Williams
Finance Director
Head Office

Vicki Lane
HR Manager

Raegan Robson
Finance Manager
Port of Southampton

Ray Facey
Commercial Manager

Doug Webb
Bulks Operations Manager

Perry Dack
Cruise Operations Manager

Chris Jones
Group Maintenance Manager
Ports of Jersey

Greg England
Compliance/Administration Manager
Singapore

Benjamin Chau
Operations Manager
Port of Immingham

Ian Roberts
Operations Manager
Silvertown, London

Dan Smith
Operations Manager
London Gateway

Mike Mustoe
Operations Manager
COMMITMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENT
We are ISO 14001 certificated for environmental management and are also stakeholders and active contributors to the Port of Southampton Clean Air Forum and members of The Solent Cluster. Our commitment to the environment does not stop there, and Solent Stevedores is very much at the forefront of the industry; we are continually looking for opportunities to invest in the latest technology and equipment to reduce our emissions and impact on the environment.
Electric fork trucks
In January 2019 we took delivery of 37 fully electric counter balance fork lift trucks, and also operate a fleet of PHEV maintenance vans in the Port of Southampton, reducing our carbon emissions across our Cruise Services division to almost zero.
Data driven efficiency
Furthermore, we have partnered and invested in new technology with the data analytics firm Dynamon, who have created an industry first dashboard system for our Container Terminal operations, incentivising our drivers to operate in the most efficient way possible.
Monitored emissions
At our bulks terminal in Southampton, we use the latest technology to monitor our noise, dust, and air quality emissions, along with infrared cameras to monitor hot spots during cargo operations. To find out more, please get in touch.
PARTNERS

Trade Assurance Scheme for Combinable Crops
TASCC was developed because farmers and end users wanted to be sure that crops of grain, oilseeds and pulses were treated responsibly once they left the farm. The scheme is audited and certified by an independent certification body, in accordance with the internationally recognised standard EN45011.
TASCC is recognised within the food industry as being essential to maintaining traceability of assured combinable crops after they have left the farm. The Scheme comprises a Scheme Manual and four codes of practice (Storage, Haulage, Merchants and Testing Facilities). The Storage Scheme is operated to a joint scheme with the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA) covering combinable crops and feed materials.
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POLICIES
Environmental, Quality and Health & Safety policies available on request. To view our Privacy and Data Retention Policies in line with GDPR regulations.
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Systems
Solent Stevedores works to strict standards and procedures, as reflected by our Southampton operation ISO9001 Quality Management and ISO14001 Environmental Management certification.

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. ISO 9001 certification ensures our quality management systems meet international standards.
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems
We manage our environmental aspects and impacts to ISO14001 standards, verified by world leader, SGS.
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Specifically focusing on occupational health and safety, Southampton was successful in achieving ISO 45001in 2024. The high operational standards are embedded in each location across the business.
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News
Keep in touch with our latest news and announcements
Solent Stevedores joins Maritime UK Solent as Strategic Partner
Industry-leading port terminal operator has joined the Maritime UK Solent network as Strategic Partner and in doing so is directly participating in supporting the Solent’s maritime sector. Representing maritime organisations in the Solent, Maritime UK Solent The...
Record breaking month for London Gateway team
The team handling London Gateway operations has seen a record-breaking month in January. Based at the UK’s most advanced integrated container port and logistics hub, the team moved 8,795 boxes in the month with a TEU level of 3940 - the highest numbers in the seven...
Investment into cruise infrastructure
Our cruise stevedoring team has further boosted resilience, safety, and security of our cruise infrastructure by introducing a number of improvements to the team’s equipment. As part of the ongoing investment in our cruise infrastructure and facilities Solent...