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12th September 2025
WILLIAMS SHIPPING CELEBRATES THE CHRISTENING OF WILLDISCOVER
Williams Shipping has proudly announced the official christening of its latest vessel, Willdiscover, at Millstone Point, Shamrock Quay. The ceremony saw over 100 guests, comprising of partners, clients, colleagues, family members and friends, gather in celebration of the company’s newest addition to its expanding marine fleet. Built by renowned Dutch shipbuilder Neptune Marine, Willdiscover is a modern […]
6th September 2025
INTRODUCING WILLDISCOVER TO THE WILLIAMS SHIPPING MARINE FLEET
Leading provider of marine and logistics services, Williams Shipping, is pleased to announce the latest addition to its marine fleet: Willdiscover, a newly built EuroCarrier delivered by experienced Dutch shipbuilder, Neptune Marine. The Willdiscover, which arrived at Williams Shipping’s Southampton marine base and quayside earlier this month (August 2025), features the latest marine technologies, including […]
8th August 2025
WILLIAMS SHIPPING ACQUIRES ABERDEEN BASED GIF TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS
One of the UK’s leading marine and logistics services provider, Williams Shipping, has announced the purchase of established provider of supply chain services GIF Transport and Logistics, as well as acquiring a significant parcel of land in Dyce, Aberdeen, marking a major step forward in the company’s long-term growth strategy. This new chapter brings together […]
5th March 2021
BLADE RUNNER TWO – Providing specialist transport to the renewables sector
Offshore wind turbine blades present a unique transport challenge. At 80 metres long, the blades manufactured by Vestas on the Isle of Wight cannot be transported by normal vessels, so Williams Shipping operates a purpose-built blade transport barge for the business.
4th March 2021
Welcome to new Multicat WILLCHALLENGE as the latest addition to the fleet
Williams Shipping is delighted to welcome another Eurocarrier 2209 to the fleet. Our crew joined the vessel at Neptune Marine’s yard in Aalst, The Netherlands and sailed to Southampton in February.
8th February 2021
Press Release: New website to spearhead services to the renewable energy sector
Williams Shipping launches new website to spearhead its services to the renewable energy sector, part of the company’s commitment to long-term investment in Pembroke Dock.
2nd July 2020
High Performance Oil for Marine Engines
Williams Shipping adds Mobilgard™ HSD 15W-40, ExxonMobil’s high performance oil for high speed marine diesel engines This oil will help inland and coastal vessel operators enhance engine performance and reduce costs Formulated for engines operating in severe conditions Long life reduces oil consumption and waste disposal costs Designed to help enhance engine performance and reduce […]
5th March 2019
Williams Shipping celebrates 125th anniversary
In 2019 we are celebrating a remarkable achievement – our 125th anniversary. In 1894 New Forest farmer, George Williams, bought a boat at auction and converted it into a sailing barge. With this vessel, “Spec”, he began a business transporting cargoes such as bricks and coal. A Maritime Heritage Since then, Williams Shipping’s vessels have […]
23rd April 2018
Williams Shipping Begins Turbine Blade Contract for MHI Vestas
Williams Shipping is pleased to have started working on a contract to transport 82m offshore wind turbine blades for Isle of Wight-based wind energy specialists MHI Vestas.
7th March 2017
Willbox reaches all-time record number of container hires
A leading British supplier of containers based in Southampton has announced impressive growth figures.
