Associated British Ports

LONDON, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP have completed the changes to their new look leadership team in the Humber with appointment of Chris Bowlas as their new Head of Commercial. He will take up his position on 12th June. Chris joins … Read the full press release →

ABP’s Port of Grimsby recently hosted the HMS Severn which was also open to public viewing. LONDON, 06-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ —  ABP has today announced that it will be welcoming a Royal Naval Warship into the Port of Hull on … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 20-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Reliability and frustration over lack of investment are Arran islanders’ key concerns for their lifeline ferry link. That’s the clear conclusion after two consultation sessions held on Arran. Fed-up of seeing as many as 253 crossings … Read the full press release →

DONG Energy is today announcing plans for a GBP multi-million investment in Grimsby to create the UK’s largest offshore wind operations and maintenance hub. FREDERICIA, Denmark, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Subject to planning approval, the new facility will be developed in … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 23-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports marked the latest in a series of multi-million pound investments in the port of Southampton by inviting the Rt Hon John Hayes CBE MP to open its brand new vessel traffic service (VTS) … Read the full press release →

The area at Breary Banks on the River Ure after the weir removal works took place  LONDON, 26-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — A project to reintroduce salmon to a stretch of river in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire has been given a boost thanks … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 22-Mar-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Port of Ipswich has celebrated its recent restoration project of the clock tower at Old Custom House with a time capsule made in partnership with a local school sealed into the roof, locking in memories … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Southampton has recruited change management expert Stuart McIntyre to join the team as Regional Head of HR. Starting on Monday 8 February, Stuart will bring his wealth of business expertise to the port’s management team … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 11-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled more than 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2015 and launched an array of renewable energy projects and significant new investments. The 12.5 million tonnes of cargo … Read the full press release →

Artist’s impression of the completed facility on Alexandra Dock at the Port of Hull (image courtesy of Siemens) LONDON, 11-8-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Hull has been shortlisted in the Port of the Year category in … Read the full press release →

LONDON, 23-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The port of Grimsby and Immingham has become the first in the Associated British Ports (ABP) group to sign a formal learning agreement with trade union Unite. The agreement will see the appointment of a … Read the full press release →

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a reorganisation of its Humber ports to bring its operational and commercial teams under one umbrella. Currently separated into two directorates covering Hull and Goole on the north bank of the … Read the full press release →

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ —  Associated British Ports (ABP) Port Director Southampton, Doug Morrison, has announced his intention to retire in December 2013 after almost nine years at the helm of one of the UK’s leading international gateways. His successor will be … Read the full press release →

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP Finance Plc announces that Doug Morrison is retiring as Port Director Southampton and will be stepping down and resigning as a Director of Associated British Ports Holdings Limited and of Associated British Ports (“ABP”) with effect … Read the full press release →

30-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The largest capital investment in Associated British Ports’ (ABP) Port of Grimsby since the lock gates first opened in 1852, will see the facility go from strength to strength and cement its place as the UK’s premier … Read the full press release →

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Associated British Ports (ABP) announces today that its intermediate parent company, ABP Acquisitions UK Ltd (ABPA), has signed a £70m loan facility with the European Investment Bank. The loan from Europe’s long-term lending institution will be used to fund part … Read the full press release →