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ABP buys Humber stevedore Global Shipping Services

[ October 28, 2026   //   ]

Associated British Ports has acquired Humberside stevedore, warehousing and port agency company Global Shipping Services.

Global brings capabilities in project, heavy lift and cargo handling and will provide the platform for growth both on the Humber and across ABP’s 19 ports.

Global was established in 1989 following the merger of several port service businesses operating across Humberside and now handles over 1.5 million tonnes of cargo annually. at Hull, Goole and Immingham. Its has expertise in cargoes such as forest products, steel, bulk and breakbulk operations, heavy lift handling and specialist project cargo services and, away from the quayside offers storage and port agency.

Global managing director, Peter Waud, who will remain with the business in his current role, said “Joining ABP gives us access to the resources, expertise and reach of the UK’s leading port operator, creating a powerful platform for future growth. The opportunities that ABP’s extensive port network brings are significant, and I’m excited about what we can achieve together as we begin the next chapter in the Global story.”

ABP regional director for the Humber, Andrew Dawes, added: “Growing our services offering is an important complement to our major investments in infrastructure like the new £200m-plus Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal.”

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