(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
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Government, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Awards, environmental, Gary Cadey, Great British Spring Cleanup 2024, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Keep Britain Tidy, leadership, partnership, Pete Dalton, Simon Bird, sustainability
(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
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Non Profit, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, ANDYSMANCLUB, Charity Quiz Night, mental health, Southampton
(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
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Container Service, partnership, Port of Hull, Reach Stacker, Simon Bird, sustainability
(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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Automotive Industry Hub, Daniel Gent, ECG Maritime Meeting, Gareth Russell, Namrita Chow, Simon Bird, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, is intensifying its focus on growth and strategic development with the creation of a new role, Capital Projects Director. Francis Paonessa, with extensive experience in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) reveals its ambitious vision for the Port of Newport, aiming to usher in a new era of sustainable growth for both the port and the city. With sustainability as a cornerstone, ABP’s plan focuses … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has taken a significant step in its property strategy by acquiring the freehold of a 227.5-acre site known as Stallingborough Interchange. This acquisition underscores ABP’s commitment to expanding its commercial port opportunities, encompassing automotive, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, acquisition, Cllr Philip Jackson, Damien Jaines-White, Greg Lacey, Humber ports, partnership, Simon Bird, Stallingborough Interchange, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) In preparation for an active and sustainable 2024, Associated British Ports (ABP) has welcomed Lex Hanham to its Business Development team, where she will lead initiatives aimed at accelerating the UK’s clean energy transition. With over 15 years … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Public sector pension fund ABP has raised its stake in Vesteda to a maximum of 33%, facilitating Vesteda’s acquisition of the new-build Zuiderhof project in Rotterdam. The homes in this development will be prioritized for rental to candidates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Real Estate
Tagged ABP, acquisition, Chantal Zeegers, Gertjan van der Baan, Harmen van Wijnen, healthcare workers, partnership, police officers, Rental Housing Project, Rotterdam, sustainability, teachers, VESTEDA
(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
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, Management, Real Estate, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, appointment, asset management, Associated British Ports, Greg Lacey, investment, Lead Property Asset Manager, leadership, ports, property asset management, property development, Rob Morton, Simon Bird
(IN BRIEF) For the 18th consecutive year, ABP’s Port of Ipswich has maintained its position as the leading export port for agricultural products in the UK, surpassing other major ports like London, Bristol, and Great Yarmouth. The recently published UK … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Awards, Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Awards, Paul Ager, Port of Newport, Steel Port, UK, Wales
(IN BRIEF) The ABP Coastal Half Marathon and 10k is set to take place on September 17th at Cleethorpes, with participants from around the country registered for the event. The organizers, Tape2Tape, are seeking volunteers known as Race Makers to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Management, Media, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, ABP Coastal Half Marathon and 10k, charity, Cleethorpes, Nicola Pattison, Race Makers, running, Tape2Tape, volunteers
(IN BRIEF) Southampton’s port in the UK welcomed a historic arrival of green fertiliser, marking a significant milestone in the country. Grupo Fertiberia’s Impact Zero product line, known for its use of renewable energy during production, was imported by Bartholomews … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Chemicals, Environment, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Bartholomews Agri Food, Clive Thomas, Colin Burton, fertiliser, Grupo Fertiberia, net zero, partnership, shipment, Solent Stevedores, Southampton Port, sustainability, Tom Dynes, UK
(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
(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
Posted in Art & Culture, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, history floor, Immingham Museum, John Trevitt, Simon Bird
(IN BRIEF) Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited ABP’s Port of Ipswich to commission Horace & Hannah, a 1906 Great Yarmouth Shrimper, which has been refurbished by Excelsior Trust. The commissioning event took place at The Old Custom House, … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, agriculture, Grain Handling Operations, investment, James Maw, Port of Immingham, Simon Bird, UK, Viterra
(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
(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
(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
Posted in Business, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, AgriBulk, carico, catene di approvvigionamento, CommTrac v4, David Vero uomo, Galles meridionale, gruppo TBA, Hull, King's Lynn, Newport, Porti britannici associati, porto di movimentazione rinfuse, porto di Newport, sistema operativo terminale, Teignmouth, Tom Batchelor, TOS
(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
Posted in Business, Industrial, International Trade, Investment, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, AgriBulk, Associated British Ports, bulk handling port, cargo, CommTrac v4, David Trueman, Hull, King’s Lynn, Newport, Port of Newport, South Wales, supply chains, TBA Group, Teignmouth, terminal operating system, Tom Batchelor, TOS
(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
Posted in Business, Industrial, Investment, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Andrew Harston, Associated British Ports, coronavirus, Export, general cargo port, heavy duty forklift truck, HybriLift energy storage system, investment, Liebherr mobile crane, Mantsinen 120M, pandemic, Port of Newport, Port Operator, South Wales, Steven Harrison, Tata Steel, Wales
(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
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
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
Posted in Management, Non Profit, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, charity, donation, FISHING, Paula Daly, Port of Ayr, Stuart Cresswell
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
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
LONDON, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — To thank pupils from St Edmund’s Academy for their help in naming two of the bays of the new Hanse bulk terminal at the Port of King’s Lynn, ABP’s team invited them for an educational port … Read the full press release
LONDON, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s network of five ports in South Wales handled 12.5 million tonnes of cargo in 2017 thanks to major investment in infrastructure and ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of customer service. 12.5 million tonnes … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, cargo, GROWTH, infrastructure, Matthew Kennerley, ports, South Wales
LONDON, 19-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s Ipswich team helped ensure an appropriate close to the festive season by sponsoring the popular Trianon Music Group’s Twelfth Night Christmas concert and bringing the gift of classical music to the wider community. The Trianon … Read the full press release
LONDON, 24-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A group of some of Cumbria’s most influential business and political leaders gathered in the House of Commons to celebrate the launch of a new study into the economic impact of the Port of Barrow to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Andrew Harston, John Woodcock, Port of Barrow, UK economy
LONDON, 24-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The ports of Ayr and Troon have welcomed the delivery of a new £700,000 Scottish-built 12.75m pilot vessel. Named ‘Scotia’ after suggestions were voted on by local ABP employees, she was unveiled at a naming … Read the full press release
LONDON, 22-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP’s teams at Ayr and Troon have donated funds to RNLI and the Fisherman’s Mission raised by a successful open day at the Port of Troon. A raffle combined with the efforts of ABP colleagues have … Read the full press release
Posted in Industrial, Non Profit, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Ayr, Fisherman’s Mission, Jim Moffat, port of Troon, RNLI, Stuart Cresswell, Troon
LONDON, 10-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Business at Ipswich’s Wet Dock is booming as ABP announces a tremendous start to 2017, seeing an 16% increase in the number of passengers enjoying a river trip from the Waterfront in comparison to the same … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Andrew Harston, leisure passengers at Ipswich, Paul Ager, sailing ships
LONDON, 10-Jul-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — It’s the busiest trading gateway in the UK, so learning to be a marine pilot on the Humber can be a daunting proposition. Thanks to an innovative partnership between Humber ports operator ABP and training provider … Read the full press release
Maritime Event at Ipswich Haven Marina LONDON, 15-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The Port of Ipswich has invested £33,000 in the installation of a new, state-of-the-art CCTV cameras to enhance security. The system upgrades, which began in February this year, have been … Read the full press release
Posted in Security & Safety, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, CCTV cameras, Ipswich Haven Marina, Linda Pipe, Port of Ipswich, SECURITY
LONDON, 15-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP has today announced that market leader for container transportation, Unifeeder have confirmed their second Polish/Baltic sailing to the Humber will call at the port of Hull. This additional service will compliment the existing weekly Immingham … Read the full press release
Posted in Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Andy Ellis, Humber, Port of Hull, Simon Bird, Unifeeder
ABP employees prepare to take part in the GEAR Corporate Challenge LONDON, 01-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — A team of ABP employees is preparing to take on the sell-out ASDA Foundation Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR), one of Norfolk’s biggest charity runs … Read the full press release
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