associated-british-ports

ABP starts work on Immingham business hub

Associated British Ports (ABP) has started construction works on the first phase of its major Humber development at its Helm @ Immingham site, referred to previously as Pioneer Business Park. This first phase of development at the 227-acre location follows the grant of reserved matters planning from North-East Lincolnshire Council for 103,000sq ft of industrial and logistics space. ABP, which operate the ports of Grimsby and Immingham is speculatively developing the scheme ... [+]

ABP donation helps keep sea cadets sailing

Associated British Ports (ABP) Southampton has donated £2,000 to Southampton Sea Cadets as part of its commitment to supporting local youth and maritime organisations.The donation will help the Sea Cadets continue to provide young people with opportunities to learn new skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience in a maritime ... [+]

Newport to get new deep water berth

Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced the first tranche of a capital investment programme in its five south Wales ports.The £42 million sum includes a new deep-water berth at Middle Quay, Newport, the UK’s largest steel-handling port, together with upgrades at Swansea and Cardiff, part of an eventual investment programme of ... [+]

Southampton school students get hands-on with shipping

Associated British Ports (ABP) recently welcomed more than 400 students from local schools and the New Forest to the Ocean Cruise Terminal in Southampton for a hands-on introduction to maritime and transport careers. The event, managed by the Maritime and Transport Careers Programme (MTCP), brought together a wide range of organisations ... [+]

ABP appoints health and safety chief

Associated British Ports has appointed Sally Ford as group head of health, safety and environment. She joins ABP from Southern Water, where she was director of health and safety, security and wellbeing and brings over 30 years of experience in organisations that operate critical national infrastructure, including rail, telecoms, and ... [+]

ABP welcomes green ship to the Humber

Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham welcomed the Wilson Eco on her maiden voyage in September. She is the first of several vessels operated by Wilson ASA that combine diesel electric propulsion, with the option for conversion to future green fuels. The general cargo ship was en route from Klaipeda delivering ... [+]

ABP submits Immingham plans

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s largest port operator, has submitted a detailed application for 103,000sq ft of multi-let industrial and logistics space at its Helm @ Immingham site, previously the Pioneer Business Park. The first phase of development of the 227-acre location will provide modern purpose-built units, close to the ... [+]

ABP completes Plymouth upgrade

Associated British Ports (ABP) has officially marked completion of a transformation programme of Millbay Docks in Plymouth. The work includes a strengthened West Wharf, enabling the port to accommodate larger vessels and increased freight volumes, along with other upgraded freight infrastructure. The scheme was partly funded by the Plymouth and ... [+]

ABP Humber in the running for ninth year

Associated British Ports is once again sponsoring The ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon and 10K on 21 September. Now in its ninth year, and organised by Tape2Tape, it is billed as one of the most scenic races on the east coast with its unique coastal location, alongside the Humber Estuary.     ABP ... [+]

Immingham handles first ship under new forces deal

Associated British Ports Immingham has handled the first vessel under a new military capability deal with the Ministry of Defence. The 23,000-tonne Eddystone, a strategic equipment transport vessel, called on 29/30 March, transporting hundreds of vehicles and pieces of equipment belonging to 7 Light Mechanised Brigade Combat Team (the Desert Rats) ... [+]

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