Comhairle nan Eilean Siar is the Statutory Harbour Authority for 32 harbours in the Western Isles, and the owner and operator for 51 pier, jetty and slipway facilities. Recognising…
The re-routed footpath circling ABP’s Alexandra Dock has been awarded a Good Mark by Hull Civic Society. The award, which recognises schemes that enhance the built environment and re-energise historic…
ABP’s Humber ports of Hull, Goole, Grimsby and Immingham have been collectively shortlisted for the North of England Transport Awards. The ports, which were entered as a complex, were nominated…
ABP has announced the appointment of Mark Frith to the role of Port Manager Grimsby & Immingham. Mark has managed the ports of Hull and Goole since 2014 following a career…
ABPmer, a recognised provider of port risk management services, has been contracted to help Tobermory Harbour Association undertake a comprehensive risk assessment of its marine operations. Tobermory Harbour Association (THA),…
ABP Regional Director Humber, Simon Bird has called for the region to grasp what he calls a ‘unique opportunity’ as the Humber prepares to make its voice heard in the…
A £500, 000 programme of refurbishment is underway on Hull’s Alexandra Dock to ensure the long-term future of three listed structures. This latest scheme brings ABP’s total spend on listed…
The 100-year-old boat hoist standing guard over the Port of Goole’s South Dock is undergoing a £200, 000 programme of refurbishment that will guarantee its future, thanks to ABP and…
ABP has unveiled a series of art installations designed to add interest to the new public right of way around the periphery of Alexandra Dock, site of the new Siemens…
ABP has invested £15m in state-of-the-art equipment at Hull Container Terminal. ABP took over operation of the facility on 1st May and will continue to service the terminal’s customer, Samskip.…
A group of lucky staff from ABP’s Humber ports were offered the chance to test their sea legs when they were given a training day by seafaring charity Maybe Sailing.…
ABP has welcomed three trainees onto the UK’s first ever Marine Pilotage Apprenticeship scheme after the company launched the initiative in October last year. The scheme, which was written and…
Track improvement works at a local heritage site have been helped along with a donation from Associated British Ports (ABP), which recently agreed to put forward funding of £5, 000…
Pupils at Hull’s Marfleet Primary School will benefit from a dedicated space designed to provide a relaxing, informal environment in which to read, thanks to funds raised by ABP. Staff…
Five emerging artists from Hull have had their designs commissioned for display along the new footpath that runs along the periphery of Alexandra Dock. The sculptures, which have been designed…
The Security Conundrum for Every Port – Balancing Security Compliance and Facilitation An Interview with Martin Clark, Head of Security, Associated British Ports Q: Martin, you’ll be giving a presentation…
Associated British Ports’ (ABP) biomass operations on the Humber have been singled out for praise at the recent International Bulk Journal (IBJ) Awards. The company’s facilities in Hull and Immingham,…
Recent discussions between Immingham Pilgrims AFC and Associated British Ports (ABP) have led to an agreement which will see ABP hand a much-needed donation of £5, 000 to the football…
ABP Marine Environmental Research ltd (ABPmer) has been contracted by the River Hamble Harbour Authority to undertake its 2015 annual bathymetric survey. The survey is carried out to help the…
A group of students and interns from the Hull School of Art & Design have been given the opportunity to design…
Following extensive levels of investment in facilities, both ports enjoyed the highest number of exports in the month of August. A strong harvest has seen more than 47400 tonnes on…
ABPmer, a leading provider of specialist services to the ports sector, has been commissioned to help Associated British Ports (ABP) and its customers prepare for the implementation of the Ballast…
In her heyday she saved more than 150 souls. Now ABP has joined a community effort to save former Fleetwood lifeboat TheAnn Letitia Russell. The 41ft Watson Class lifeboat, served…
ABP’s Port of Ipswich opened its office doors to the public for the first time over the weekend as part of the Ipswich Maritime Festival. More than 3, 500 visitors…
Associated British Ports (ABP) on the Humber is continuing its support of Motor Neurone Disease charities following a successful campaign in 2008, which saw the Humber ports raise £200, 000…