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
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
Posted in Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, port of Troon, Stuart Cresswell
LONDON, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The 100-year-old boat hoist standing guard over the Port of Goole’s South Dock is undergoing a £200,000 programme of refurbishment that will guarantee its future, thanks to ABP and Historic England. The Grade II* structure was … Read the full press release
LONDON, 20-Jun-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP has presented a cheque for more than £15,000 to the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN). The facility, which is located on Glossop Road in Sheffield, is the first European Institute which has been purpose-built … Read the full press release
LONDON, 25-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — ABP is continuing to invest in renewable energy, approving the installation of a solar farm at the Port of Silloth which will generate up to 220,000 kWh. The solar panels will be linked to the network … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Andrew Harston, Marshall Dock, Port of Silloth, solar farm
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’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
Posted in Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, cargo, Matthew Kennerley, Port of Swansea, ports in South Wales, Travis Perkins
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
Posted in Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics, Travel, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Associated British Ports, container port, container terminal, cruise, cruise port, James Cooper, Lindsay Mulholland, Nick Ridehalgh, Port of Southampton, ports operator, Southampton
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
Posted in Automotive, Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Alan Bill, Associated British Ports, automotive terminal, car carrying vessels, Grimsby, Grimsby & Immingham, Grimsby River Terminal, Humber, James Cooper, John Fitzgerald, Lord Haskins, Peter Scott, Port of Grimsby, Robin Woolcock, Sam Judah, terminal
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