Associated British Ports

Eight high-specification units bring 103,000 square feet of industrial and logistics space online as ABP advances its wider Humber property strategy. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened Phase One of HELM Immingham, its 227-acre industrial and … Read the full press release →

Two consultation events on 14 and 15 October will present plans for a single turbine intended to generate renewable electricity for port operations. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Associated British Ports (ABP) is inviting the public to consultation events on its proposal … Read the full press release →

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition vessel called at Ipswich on 3 October during a 13-night voyage from Reykjavik to Hamburg, giving passengers access to the town and River Orwell. IN BRIEFKEY TAKEAWAYSFAQs Associated British Ports (ABP) welcomed Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ HANSEATIC spirit to … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports apprentice Charlie Hickson has been named Mechanical Apprentice of the Year at the HETA Awards, becoming the latest ABP apprentice in the Humber region to receive recognition in 2026. The 17-year-old began his training with … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports, Brett and Tarmac have formed a coordinated logistics partnership at the Port of Ipswich to support construction at Sizewell C. The partnership will use the West Bank at ABP’s Port of Ipswich to provide an … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports welcomed the Glovis Lighthouse to the Port of Southampton on 14 July, marking the largest vehicle carrier ever to call at the port by capacity. The vessel visited Southampton during its maiden voyage, with the … Read the full press release →

(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 →