Small Business

This award is open to maritime businesses based in the Solent that have up to 250 employees. They have the opportunity to showcase how great their small business is and what they have achieved over the past few years. They may have grown rapidly, pivoted their operation to safeguard their future or explore an opportunity, invested in workforce development, improved sustainability, or secured key new contracts.

And the winner is….

Solent Stevedores

Congratulations to Solent Stevedores for winning Small Business of the Year at the Maritime UK Solent Awards!

From humble beginnings at the Port of Southampton in 2000 to operating 14 terminals internationally, Solent Stevedores has set the standard for excellence in port services. With over 200 skilled staff and operations spanning the UK, Jersey, Singapore, and France, their commitment to innovation, customer service, and industry-leading practices is truly inspiring.

The Judges felt that this winner is a small business punching well-above its weight in a big business world. Their entry shows much innovation and clever diversification, alongside great support and training for staff.
The Judges