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Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group and Solent Stevedores have announced a joint investment of £17.5 million in a new container offering for deep sea shipping lines at the Port of Southampton The project will create an 18-acre facility, which will link the existing intermodal rail transport site with laden and empty container handling, storage, maintenance and repair within a single site boundary - a first for the Port of Southampton. Due for completion in late 2023,...

Solent Stevedores has secured a five-year deal for cruise turn-around services with Saga Cruises at the Port of Southampton. This new contract with the UK’s leading cruise stevedoring partner will cover all cruise calls to the Port of Southampton for Saga Cruises’ newest ships, Spirit of Adventure and Spirit of Discovery for the next five years. The five-year contract between Solent Stevedores at the Port of Southampton and Saga will mark a 10-year relationship by 2028. This new contract is...

The national charity that funds research to discover new, more effective and kinder treatments for children with neuroblastoma, an aggressive and life-threatening cancer, was nominated and selected by Solent Stevedores’ staff. The charity was put forward by two members in Solent Stevedores’ London team whose families have been directly impacted by neuroblastoma. Solent Stevedores, the award-winning port terminal operator with 200 employees across four UK locations will spend the year focusing...

The deal extends their cruise operation partnership to December 2023 and is a strong endorsement of Solent Stevedores’ services and will see them continuing to provide turnaround services to 30 Fred. Olsen Cruise Line calls a year at the Port of Southampton. The award-winning company have been providing port and logistics services to Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines at the Port of Southampton since 2013 whose fleet includes Bolette, Borealis, Balmoral and Braemar - ships with international...

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,...