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Stena and ABP start work on Immingham mega-terminal

[ November 27, 2025   //   ]

Stena Line and Associated British Ports (ABP) are to start work on a £200 million freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham.

The Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal (IERRT) will provide access to the main Humber Estuary, giving faster sailing times and the option to use larger vessels to cater for increased freight demand.

The Lincolnshire port is a strategic hub for Stena Line, which currently runs two daily services from the Humber region to the Netherlands while ABP’s four Humber ports collectively already make up the UK’s number 1 gateway for trade by volume.

Stena Line chief executive Niclas Mårtensson, said: “This project highlights our ongoing commitment to the North East of England but will also be integral to the expansion of freight operations on our routes between the UK and Continental Europe to meet demand.

“In addition to this major investment, we signed a landmark long termagreement with ABP securing our operations at the new terminal in Immingham through to the next century. This long-term commitment reflects our confidence in the region and reinforces Immingham as one of several significant investments across our UK and Ireland network, as we continue to evolve and exceed the expectations of our customers.”

ABP chief executive, Henrik Pedersen, added: “Associated British Ports is committed to fulfilling our mission to Keep Britian Trading as the UK’s largest and leading port operator. The Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal is the latest demonstration of this commitment. I’m delighted that we continue to deepen our long-term partnership with Stena Line and strengthening choice and supply chain resilience for UK businesses trading with Europe.” 

Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, Simon Lightwood, said: “This £200 million investment into Immingham is a big win for Lincolnshire and the North. It means more jobs, more trade, and more growth. We’re making the UK one of the most attractive places to invest in the world, helping to drive innovation and boost the economy to deliver on our Plan for Change.”

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