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ABP Appoints Rob Morton as Lead Property Asset Manager to Drive Investment Expansion

PRESS RELEASE -- 26, September 2023

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s primary port operator, is expanding its investment portfolio by appointing Rob Morton as the Lead Property Asset Manager in its Humber-based property team. Rob will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, … Read the full press release

Port of Newport Maintains Dominance as Leading UK Steel Port for Seventh Consecutive Year

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Newport, part of Associated British Ports (ABP), has retained its position as the UK’s premier steel port for the seventh consecutive year. Recent statistics from the UK Department for Transport’s Port Freight Annual Statistics for … Read the full press release

Port of Hull Enhances Efficiency and Sustainability with New Volvo L150H Shovel

PRESS RELEASE -- 14, July 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Hull, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has received a new Volvo L150H shovel at its dry bulk handling facility, North Gap. This investment is part of ABP’s ongoing efforts to improve infrastructure in the … Read the full press release

ABP’s Horizon Cruise Terminal Proves Capability to Support LNG-Powered Ships

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Southampton, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has welcomed two LNG-powered cruise ships on their maiden calls in just four days. AIDAnova and Le Commandant Charcot proved the port’s capability to support such … Read the full press release

ABP opens dedicated history floor at Immingham Museum

PRESS RELEASE -- 29, April 2023

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially opened the ABP Room, a floor dedicated to the history of the Port of Immingham at Immingham Museum in the Humber. The room, located on the museum’s first floor, was made possible … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports announces changes in senior roles to strengthen strategic outlook

PRESS RELEASE -- 30, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) UK ports group Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced changes in senior roles to enhance its strategic outlook and engagement, and to boost the growth of its Wales and Short Sea Ports business. After nine years as Regional … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports sponsors Humber Property team member’s quest for Team GB

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) ABP has sponsored Paul Durrant, Property Manager (Humber), who is set to compete in three planned athletics events for Team GB in 2023. Durrant will participate in his first sprint race of the season in Poland at the … Read the full press release

Port of Immingham Boosts Grain Handling Operations with Investment from ABP

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Immingham has increased its grain handling operations thanks to new investment from owner Associated British Ports (ABP). The port has installed two metal plate bunds that can be set up on any quay surface and … Read the full press release

ABPs Bemühungen um Nachhaltigkeit und Mitarbeiterentwicklung werden bei den Maritime UK Awards ausgezeichnet

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2023

(IN KÜRZE) ABP, der führende britische Hafenkonzern, gewann zwei Auszeichnungen bei den Maritime UK Awards – „Employer of the Year“ und „Maritime 2050“. Die Auszeichnungen würdigen das Engagement von ABP, seine Mitarbeiter zu stärken, Vielfalt und Inklusion zu fördern und … Read the full press release

ABP’s sustainability and employee development efforts earn top honors at Maritime UK Awards

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2023

(IN BRIEF) ABP, the UK’s leading ports group, won two awards at the Maritime UK Awards – ‘Employer of the Year’ and ‘Maritime 2050’. The awards recognized ABP’s commitment to empowering its employees, promoting diversity and inclusion, and delivering the … Read the full press release

ABP rafforza gli sforzi di digitalizzazione con un sistema avanzato di gestione del carico nel porto di Newport

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2023

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) Associated British Ports ha implementato con successo un nuovo Terminal Operating System (TOS) nel suo porto di Newport, nel Galles meridionale. Il TOS, chiamato CommTrac v4 e fornito da TBA, è progettato per gestire le operazioni AgriBulk … Read the full press release

ABP strengthens digitization efforts with advanced cargo management system at Newport port

PRESS RELEASE -- 15, February 2023

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports has successfully implemented a new Terminal Operating System (TOS) at its port in Newport, South Wales. The TOS, called CommTrac v4 and supplied by TBA, is designed to manage AgriBulk operations and streamline supply chain … Read the full press release

ABP further invests in Newport to meet future demand and maintain leading position as general cargo port in Wales

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, August 2020

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 25-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — The UK’s leading and best-connected port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) has invested nearly EUR 4.5 Million (£4 million) to enhance operations at the Port of Newport. As the UK continues to come … Read the full press release

ABP to provide storage site for 37 wind turbine blades destined for the world’s largest offshore windfarm, the Hornsea One Project

PRESS RELEASE -- 4, January 2019

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 04-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP has secured a 12-month contract with Siemens Gamesa for providing a storage site for 37 wind turbine blades destined for the world’s largest offshore windfarm, the Hornsea One Project. To accommodate the expanding … Read the full press release

ABP’s Port of Immingham recognised as the Best Dry Bulk Port at the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards

PRESS RELEASE -- 27, November 2018

LONDON, 27-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Port of Immingham has been globally recognised as the Best Dry Bulk Port after winning the prestigious accolade at the International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards. The Immingham Bulk Park (IBP) which offers a premium dry … Read the full press release

ABP’s Port of Ayr team donated to the local branch of the Fishermen’s Mission in Troon

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, October 2018

LONDON, 18-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Port of Ayr team has donated funds which will be used to support the local branch of the Fishermen’s Mission in Troon (Formerly known as Royal National Mission for Deep Sea Fishermen – RNMDSF). The … Read the full press release

Rolls-Royce will work with ABP and Svitzer on digitization and Ship Intelligence solutions

PRESS RELEASE -- 16, August 2018

LONDON, 16-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Rolls-Royce has signed an agreement with Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, and global towage operator Svitzer, to develop the next generation of technologies which will keep Britain trading. The agreement means that … Read the full press release

ABP announces construction of a new £15 million multi-storey vehicle terminal at the Port of Southampton

PRESS RELEASE -- 17, July 2018

LONDON, 17-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Construction of a new vehicle terminal has been announced at the Port of Southampton, as the latest phase a £50 million investment by ABP. The new £15 million multi-storey facility will be built in the Eastern … Read the full press release

ABP’s Hull Container Terminal to increase capacity to more than 400,000 units per year

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2018

LONDON, 20-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The arrival of two state-of-the-art cranes worth £10.5 million will enable ABP’s Hull Container Terminal to handle double the volume of trade by increasing capacity to more than 400,000 units per year. The giant 600 tonne … Read the full press release

Random Acts of Kindness Day celebrated with secretly hidden gifts at Humber ports

PRESS RELEASE -- 20, February 2018

LONDON, 20-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Thoughtful gifts were secretly hidden around the Humber ports this week to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day on Saturday, 17th February. The four day campaign ends on a high as staff working on quaysides or … Read the full press release