(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Taiwan International Ports Corporation (TIPC) to collaborate on floating offshore wind (FLOW) projects. The MOU allows for information sharing and experience exchange related to FLOW port … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andy Reay, Associated British Ports, Floating Offshore Wind Development, Henrik L. Pedersen, Hsien-yi Lee, John Dennis, partnership, Shu-hui Cheng, sustainability, Taiwan International Ports Corporation
(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) 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
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrew Harston, appointment, Associated British Ports, Julian Walker, leadership, UK
(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
Posted in Management, News, Sports, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Associated British Ports, Humber Property, Paul Durrant, Poland, Simon Bird, sponsors, Team GB
(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
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
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, 08-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Employees from ABP’s Port of Immingham donated a thousand pounds to both the Immingham Seafarer’s Centre and the Grimsby and Cleethorpes Sea Cadets recently. The donations were granted to ABP teams who succeeded at their internal … 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
Posted in Defence, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Associated British Ports, Royal Navy Warship, Simon Bird
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
Posted in Environment, Non Profit, Society, United Kingdom
Tagged Associated British Ports, Simon Brett, The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust, YDRT
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
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
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/ — 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
Posted in Business, Infrastructure & Utilities, Management, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP Acquisitions UK Limited, ABP Finance Plc, Associated British Ports, Associated British Ports Group, Associated British Ports Holdings Limited, board, Doug Morrison, Edward Clarke, Frank Robotham, Infracapital Partners LP, John Fitzgerald, Kenton Bradbury, Management, Matt Jukes, Nick Ridehalgh, Short Sea Ports, Southampton, Stephen Keith James Nelson
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
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
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