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20th March 2020
British Safety Awards Winner with Merit
We are pleased to announce Williams Shipping (Marine) has been awarded an International Safety Award with Merit from the British Safety Council. The British Safety Council is dedicated to making sure no-one is injured or made ill through their work. The International Safety Awards are one of the most prestigious awards in the industry, recognising […]
19th March 2020
Our commitment to supporting our customers
In light of the rapidly changing situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, we have implemented proactive precautionary measures to ensure the safety of our employees, suppliers, customers and contractors. As of last week, wherever possible office staff have been working from home and meetings held remotely. Our sites remain open and we have implemented strict […]
23rd February 2020
Donation Helps Southampton Hospital’s Facilities for Older People
Earlier this month Williams Shipping Director Philip Williams presented Southampton Hospital Charity with a cheque to support their work. University Hospital Southampton provides services to 1.3 million people across South Hampshire, plus specialist services such as neuroscience and children’s intensive care. Providing all these services costs an astonishing £1.6m per day, but standard NHS funding […]
30th January 2020
Celebrating a Long Relationship with Red Funnel
A 68-year relationship Last December, Directors Colin and Eric Williams were given a beautiful commemorative bowl by Fran Collins, the CEO of Red Funnel. The gift was given in recognition of Williams Shipping’s 125-year anniversary, and of the long relationship between the two companies. Red Funnel was formed in 1861, just 33 years before Williams […]
16th December 2019
New – Quayside Open Storage
We now have additional quayside storage available at our Southampton Eastern Docks (Dock Gate 4) site. The partially concreted open storage area is ideal for companies using the Port, including vessel operators, cargo handlers and logistics firms. It is inside ABP Dock Gate 4, which has a manned gatepost at the entrance. In addition the […]
11th October 2019
Logistics on Land & Sea
One of the unique aspects of Williams Shipping is our capability on both land and sea. A large project for ALE last month drew on this specialist expertise. The former Murco refinery at Milford Haven has been undergoing works to convert it into a petroleum storage and distribution depot since 2015. Parts of the dismantled […]
25th September 2019
Moving a piece of Fawley’s history
Heavy haul truck W150 and extendable low-loader T170 were in use at Fawley earlier this month, helping move a part of the old power station. Fawley Power Station was an oil-fired power station that operated from 1971 to 2013. The power station was finally shut in March 2013, with decommissioning and demolition continuing ever since. Longstanding […]
9th September 2019
Supporting the New Forest Marathon
Over the weekend, Williams Shipping supported the New Forest Marathon by providing a curtainsider trailer to be used as an event stage. In addition, we mustered a team of 10 runners to take part in the 10k and half marathon events. Inspiring people to take part in physical activity The New Forest Marathon has been […]
14th August 2019
Williams Shipping Shortlisted for Business of the Year
We’re excited to have been shortlisted for Business of the Year in the Maritime UK Awards. Maritime UK is a national body which brings together associations from the UK’s shipping, ports, engineering and leisure marine industries. It works to drive growth in the sector through promotion, campaigning and fostering collaboration. Organised by the industry, for […]
19th June 2019
Our 50th Breakfast Meeting
More than 60 people attended our latest Breakfast Club meeting. The William Shipping Breakfast Club brings together representatives from businesses and local organisations to network over a cooked breakfast and a presentation from a speaker with local or marine connection. These events have been held several times each year since 1997, with previous speakers including […]
