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Since 2016, the dry bulk terminal operators at the Port of Southampton have been handling over 1 million tonnes of bulk each year with the latest figures topping 1.257 million tonnes - an 18% increase on 2020. With dedicated bulk terminals at the Port of Southampton, Solent Stevedores handles commodities including animal feed, salt, fertiliser, grain, gypsum, recycled/scrap metal and aggregates and is a crucial part of the movement and flow of goods and vital supplies into the UK. Tom Dynes,...

Solent Stevedores, a UK leading port operator has been awarded the Best Environmental Initiative for its industry leading environmental improvements at its cruise facilities in the Port of Southampton. The prestigious cruise trade industry Wave Awards celebrate the very best of the UK’s cruise industry. The award evening was held on 15 October in London with cruise lines, travel agents, ports and tourist boards present. In partnership with ABP and as part of a port-wide air quality strategy,...

Solent Stevedores, based in the Western Docks of the Port of Southampton, is hosting a free social event to bring retired former colleagues back together.  Recognising a large community of retired port workers, the UK leading cruise stevedoring partner, is organising a social event on Friday 3 September to bring together past employees of the Port of Southampton.  The award-winning cargo handlers hosted the first social event before lockdown and more than 18 months later, are able to...

Solent Stevedores, a UK leading cargo handler, has invested a further £2.4 million in its rail operations at the Port of Southampton inspired by the children of team members. A substantial investment in three new Kalmar Reach Stackers and 10 Terberg Tugs is the next phase in supporting the continual growth of rail operations at Solent Rail Terminal in the Western Docks. Since operations began in Southampton more than 20 years ago, this family-run business has had its employees at the heart of...

Solent Stevedores has today announced the appointment of Clive Thomas as Commercial Director. The former Head of Commercial and Property at ABP’s Port of Southampton will join the Solent Stevedores Board on 16 August to help drive the company’s ambitious plans for growth. Solent Stevedores’ commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service has already led to rapid growth in its business at major ports across the UK, as well as expansion into new markets in Singapore, France,...

On Thursday 20 May, the UK cruise industry welcomed its first passengers after more than a year of an operational pause. MSC Virtuosa’s UK maiden call to the Port of Southampton marked the return of cruising for the UK and a crucial part of this operation was handled by Solent Stevedores. With MSC’s newest ship arriving ahead of passengers boarding, Team Solent’s role is initially securing her alongside safely on her arrival. While the ship is preparing to welcome its first passengers, Team...

Solent Stevedores, a UK leading port operator, has welcomed a record cargo shipment to the King George V dock at Port of Southampton on behalf of Aggregate Industries over the next year. The Yeoman Bank vessel arrived at the port in late February commencing a long contract to discharge regular cargoes of aggregate. With echoes of a historical presence at the Port of Southampton from Aggregate Industries, the vessel arrived at King George V Dock with 30,000 tonnes of aggregate from the...

Solent Stevedores, a UK leading port operator, has expanded operations at its existing London Gateway site to add further resilience for customers. An investment of £5 million has enabled expansion of the site for next generation empty container handling, storage maintenance, repair and shunting. Taking the site from 5 to 8 acres, the specialist cargo handlers have expanded their storage capabilities by approximately 40% and can now store 3,500 TEU. The larger site has seen an impact on the...

Solent Stevedores, a UK leading port terminal operator, has expanded operations to Saint-Malo in France with the creation of subsidiary company Saint-Malo Stevedores. The company, currently leading stevedoring operations in 13 port locations, has committed to invest €1million in new equipment at the Port of Saint-Malo having also secured a €200,000 grant from the Brittany region. The investment includes the purchase of new tugs for RoRo operations, forklifts and a loading shovel.The operations...