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 […]
5th June 2019
Building a lay-over berth for Red Funnel’s new freight ferry
With the Isle of Wight an increasingly popular destination for tourists, Red Funnel decided to free up ferry space by commissioned a new ro-ro freight ferry. The new vessel, Red Kestrel, can carry up to 12 articulated lorries, and for the immediate term will be using the same berths as the other ferries. To prevent […]
