Solent Stevedores invests in equipment for growth at Southampton
Solent Stevedores is investing in new equipment with finance from Lloyds Bank THE port and rail terminal operator Solent Stevedores has invested in new equipment to help accelerate its growth with the support of a seven-figure finance package. The Southampton-based business – which handles cargo at seven UK sites – has invested in upgrading 10 tractor units and three reach stackers. It said the investment, financed by Lloyds Bank, was a response to increased demand for transporting goods in and out of Southampton by rail. Stuart Cullen, executive chairman of Solent Stevedores, sai...