Solent Stevedores appoints Mark Hooper as Director of Rail and Containers

Mar 13, 2024 | News

Industry-leading cargo handler, Solent Stevedores, announces the appointment of Mark Hooper as Director of Rail and Containers across operations in the Port of Southampton and London Gateway.

Solent Stevedores welcomes Mark, former Business Development Director for DP World, following its recent multi-million-pound partnership investment into the Solent Rail Terminal

Mark brings his extensive 35-year port experience including 15 years at Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL) as Senior Intermodal Manager. He also spent two years on the Board of Directors for the Rail Freight Group (RFG).  

He will play a key role in accelerating the continued growth of the newly expanded rail offering at the Port of Southampton and further strengthening the established empty container handling facility in London Gateway

Fiona Robson, Managing Director of Solent Stevedores, said: “We’re thrilled to be welcoming Mark into the team having just boosted our container and rail offering with substantial investment in Southampton. 

“The freight industry is reacting to the Government’s net zero target and intermodal rail approach is at the forefront of the response. Mark will play a significant role in maximising the opportunities for customers and driving forward our rapid growth in this area.”

Mark Hooper, Director of Rail and Containers, said: “Solent Stevedores has an exemplary reputation in this industry and I’m excited to join the team. Rail plays a key part in the future of intermodal transport, which is where my passion lies, and I’m looking forward to working with our port partners and customers to push the rail and container offering forward.”