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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 to showcase the exciting career paths and apprenticeship opportunities available. Fifteen local organisations exhibited at the event, including ABP, DP World, ... [+]

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) ... [+]

ABP takes Armed Forces Covenant nationwide

Associated British Ports (ABP) has boosted its commitment to the employment of those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) on a nationwide level. ABP will now receive the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Bronze award.  Previously, it achieved the ... [+]

ABP adds trio to property team

Associated British Ports (ABP) has recruited three new members to its property team for Wales and Short Sea Ports They are Tracy Brooker as lead estate manager, Will Ryan as land and planning manager and Alex Kaine as estates surveyor. It has also promoted Callum Rees to property asset manager ... [+]

ABP puts in application for Humber site

Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a planning application for its Stallingborough Interchange development to provide automotive open storage space at the Ports of Immingham and Grimsby. The port operator completed the purchase of the freehold of the 227.5-acre site in December last year. An outline planning application has been submitted for ... [+]

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