Receipt, storage and round the clock load out of large quantities of recycled metals to a variety of export markets.
A significant addition to the range of cargoes handled through the Southampton Bulk Terminal has been the introduction of recycled metal for export to foreign markets.
Already well established in Liverpool, S J Norton and Co was looking to expand activity on the south coast and, with the advantage of deep water quays able to accommodate Panamax size vessels, Southampton was the natural choice.
As part of a long term deal a substantial amount of quay upgrade work was undertaken to comply with UK and European legislation and three new high capacity cranes have also been purchased.
Solent Stevedores was contracted to supply specialist staff and equipment to load shipments of up to 50,000 tonnes, on a round the clock basis to ensure speedy despatch, as required by the customer
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