ABOUT US
Solent Stevedores is a multi-award winning private specialist port operator working throughout the UK, Channel Islands, and Singapore.
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
Richard Powell
Rail 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
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.
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
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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News
Keep in touch with our latest news and announcements
Big Award for Small Business of the Year
Team Solent celebrated a significant award win on 17 October at the Maritime UK Solent Awards 2024 receiving the title of Small Business of the Year. The Awards, in their third year, showcase the very best of the Solent region’s maritime skill, expertise, knowledge...
Solent Rail Terminal reports high performance in first six months of operations
The Solent Rail Terminal has recorded more than 55,000 containers handled since opening following the multi-million-pound upgrade that completed six months ago at the Port of Southampton. Terminal operator Solent Stevedores has seen an increase in containers entering...
Labour Party Visit to our rail and container operations at the Port of Southampton
In June we welcomed a visit from the Labour party leader Sir Keir Starmer and Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves to our rail and container operations at the Port of Southampton. Sir Keir and Rachel were in Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port hosed by Associated...