Tag Archives: ABP

Associated British Ports Launches National Virtual Work Experience Programme to Broaden Access to Maritime Careers

(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

Vesteda Residential Fund Prepares Liquidity Strategy After Investors Signal Major Reduction in Fund Holdings

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda Residential Fund has received indicative redemption requests totaling €4.1 billion, representing about 52 percent of its equity, as most investors intend to reduce their holdings. The requests are mainly driven by strong property value growth, portfolio rebalancing, … Read the full press release

Associated British Ports Strengthens Community Investment by Becoming Founder Patron of Horizon Youth Zone in Grimsby

(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

Institutional Investors ABP and Vesteda Strengthen Longstanding Alliance to Address Housing Shortages with Sustainable Developments

(IN BRIEF) ABP and Vesteda have launched Affordable Living Venture, a €400 million joint initiative to develop more than 1,100 sustainable mid-rental homes in the Netherlands, targeting middle-income households in urban areas facing significant housing pressure. The programme will focus … Read the full press release

Europe’s Leading Ports Form New Cross-Border Partnership to Accelerate Infrastructure for Floating Offshore Wind

(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

Port of Troon Boosts Ferry Service Dependability with ABP’s Fully Funded Linkspan Refurbishment

(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

ABP Strengthens Humber Property Team with Appointment of Ben Wood and Stephen Robinson as Lead Asset Managers

(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

ABP Leases 158,000 sq ft Hull Warehouse to Mitsubishi Chemical UK

(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

ABP and Sarens Collaborate to Propel Floating Offshore Wind Development at Port Talbot

(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

Millbay Docks Welcomes Enhanced Infrastructure as West Wharf Strengthening Project Concludes

(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

Humber Ports Reinforce Leadership in UK Seafood Imports, Show Significant Growth

(IN BRIEF) The Humber ports, including Grimsby, Immingham, and Hull, have solidified their position as the UK’s leading hub for seafood imports, handling 41.6% of the nation’s fish imports and showing a 10.5% growth year-on-year. Grimsby remains central to the … Read the full press release

ABP and px Group Unveil Clean Growth Hub at Port of Barry to Drive Low-Carbon Industrial Transformation

(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

Industry Veteran Mauricio Viana to Spearhead Asset Integrity Management at ABL South America

(IN BRIEF) ABL Group has appointed Mauricio Viana as the new Asset Integrity Manager for South America, where he will enhance operational excellence across the region’s energy and marine sectors. With 15 years of experience in mechanical engineering and asset … Read the full press release

Port of Grimsby Showcases Modern Transformation Through Local Artist’s Exhibition

(IN BRIEF) The Port of Grimsby has launched its first artist-in-residence exhibition, featuring the work of local artist Dale Mackie. Over the past two years, Mackie has captured the port’s transformation from its historical fishing roots to its modern role … Read the full press release

ABP Boosts Plymouth’s Summer Events with Sponsorship and Infrastructure Investments

(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

RNLI Receives Generous Donation of £100,000 from ABP for Construction of New D-Class Lifeboat ‘ABP ONE’

(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

ABP Champions Environmental Stewardship in Great British Spring Cleanup 2024

(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

ABP Southampton Raises £3000 for ANDYSMANCLUB at Charity Quiz Night

(IN BRIEF) ABP Southampton recently organized its first charity quiz night at the Port of Southampton’s Ocean Cruise terminal, raising an impressive £3000 in support of ANDYSMANCLUB (AMC), their charity of the year. Over 180 participants in 22 teams, inclujding … Read the full press release

ABP Strengthens Property Team, Welcomes Ben St-Quintin as Lead Development Manager for Wales & Short Sea Ports

(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

ABP Enhances Container Service at Port of Hull with New State-of-the-Art Reach Stacker

(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