Associated British Ports

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports is celebrating ten years of support for the Humber Coastal Half Marathon, 10k and Family Fun Run, an event that has grown significantly since its launch in 2016. Originally inspired by ABP employee Paul Durrant, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has launched a virtual work experience programme during National Careers Week to help students explore how UK ports function and learn about career opportunities in maritime logistics and renewable energy. Created with Talent XP, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has joined Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby as a Founder Patron, contributing to the charity’s long-term sustainability and enabling it to provide modern facilities, youth programmes, and professional support services to young people across North … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, through its IMI Corporate & Investment Banking Division, is strengthening its role as a strategic partner for UK infrastructure by supporting major projects across energy, construction, ports, and the energy transition. Recent financings for National Grid … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has partnered with France’s BrestPort and Ireland’s Shannon Foynes Port Company to create the world’s first Global Floating Offshore Wind Ports Alliance, an initiative introduced at RenewableUK’s Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen to promote … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed a £200,000 upgrade to the East Pier Linkspan at the Port of Troon, reinforcing the reliability of ferry services to the Isle of Arran. The fully ABP-funded project involved refurbishing the linkspan’s … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton has funded a new mural at the 17 Port and Maritime Regiment’s Junior Soldiers’ Dining Facility, honouring the history and achievements of Army Maritime operations. Spanning three walls, the artwork depicts the Regiment’s involvement in major … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has appointed Ben Wood and Stephen Robinson as Lead Property Asset Managers for its Humber property team, enhancing its capacity to develop and manage its extensive land portfolio. Operating from ABP’s Hull and Immingham offices, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ABP has let a 158,000 sq ft warehouse plus 53,000 sq ft of covered space at King George Dock in Hull to Mitsubishi Chemical UK, enhancing the Port of Hull’s strategic logistics network. The site’s proximity to the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton is sponsoring the Royal British Legion’s VE Day 80 Concert on 4 May at Southampton Guildhall, a highlight of the city’s commemorative events. Featuring the Royal Marines Association Concert Band, the concert will honour those who … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has entered a strategic partnership with Sarens, a leader in heavy lifting and engineering transport, to promote the implementation of Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) technology in the Celtic Sea. This collaboration aims to utilize … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has completed the strengthening of the West Wharf at Millbay Docks in Plymouth, a key project funded by the UK Government through the Plymouth and South Devon Freeport seed capital programme. The upgrade, which … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group have announced the launch of a Clean Growth Hub at the Port of Barry in South Wales. The initiative aims to transform over 100 acres of the port into a hub … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) is sponsoring two major events in Plymouth this summer: the British Firework Championships on August 14-15 and the World Cadet Championships, running until August 9. The firework event supports the Royal National Lifeboat Institution … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber has selected the Sailors’ Children’s Society as its charity partner for 2024, continuing its tradition of supporting local causes in the Humber region. The partnership aims to provide crucial assistance to children of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has generously donated £100,000 to fund the construction of a new D-Class lifeboat, named “ABP ONE,” for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). This donation underscores ABP’s commitment to safety and its recognition of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) actively participated in the Great British Spring Clean 2024, an extensive environmental campaign organized by Keep Britain Tidy. ABP employees volunteered to collect litter at Ports of Immingham, Grimsby, and Hull, amassing over 40 … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) enhances its property team with the appointment of Ben St-Quintin as the new Lead Property Development Manager for the Wales & Short Sea Ports region. Ben, a Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in property … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) Humber Container Terminal at the Port of Hull receives a new Konecrane SMV 4638 reach stacker, bolstering its container service capabilities alongside its sister facility at ABP Immingham. The addition of this state-of-the-art equipment, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) is hosting the inaugural ECG Maritime & Ports Working Group meeting at its Grimsby port, a pivotal location in the UK’s automotive sector. ABP’s Humber ports, including Grimsby and Immingham, handle over 700,000 vehicles … Read the full press release →