𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞. Every year, more than 300,000 lives are lost to drowning, many of them preventable. Today, on World Drowning Prevention Day, we're raising awareness of the risks around water and sharing simple advice that helps keep people safe. At ABP, safety is at the heart of everything we do. As the UK's largest ports operator, our colleagues work around water every day, and we understand the importance of respecting the water and being prepared for the unexpected. Ports and docks are working environments and the water around them can be particularly dangerous. Strong currents, deep water, hidden hazards and cold water shock can quickly put people at risk. Never enter the water in or around a port or dock area, and always follow safety signage and barriers. If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, remember the RNLI's lifesaving advice: Float to Live. Lie on your back, keep your airway clear, relax and control your breathing until you can call for help or reach safety. Today, on World Drowning Prevention Day, help spread awareness and encouraging everyone to stay safe in and around the water. World Health Organization #WorldDrowningPreventionDay #WaterSafety #FloatToLive #DrowningPrevention
Associated British Ports
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
The UK's largest port operator.
About us
ABP is the UK’s leading ports group. We proudly serve our customers and our communities in the pursuit of our ambitious missions which are ‘Keeping Britain Trading’ and ‘Enabling the Energy Transition’. These are underpinned by a strong commitment to safety, sustainability and our people. Our network of 21 ports handles ~ one quarter of the UK’s seaborne trade, and ~ £157 billion of UK trade annually. Our ports include Immingham, the UK’s largest port by tonnage, and Southampton, the nation’s number one export port, handling £40 billion of UK exports each year. ABP is an essential partner for the Offshore Wind industry, providing Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for over 50% of the sector’s activity, as well as building infrastructure in facilities like Green Port Hull, a joint investment with SGRE, the largest Offshore Wind blade manufacturer, and LEEF (Lowestoft Eastern Energy Facility). ABP is delivering on its green ambitions through decarbonising its operations, supporting customers in building more sustainable supply chains, and investing in infrastructure to realise future renewable energy generation. Since 2014, it has reduced its CO2 emissions by over 38%. ABP’s vast freehold bank and ports are ready to support the drive towards achieving the nation’s target of net zero emissions by 2050. The group’s other activities incl: ABP Property: Property division, with an unrivalled land bank spanning 21 multi-modal locations around the country, and 960 hectares of port-based development land. ABPmer: Marine and hydrographic company, with 60 years of experience, providing specialist marine environmental research and consultancy services. UK Dredging: Port maintenance and dredging service. Our ports are: Ayr, Barrow, Barry, Cardiff, Fleetwood, Garston, Goole, Grimsby, Hull, Immingham, Ipswich, King's Lynn, Lowestoft, Newport, Plymouth, Port Talbot, Silloth, Southampton, Swansea, Teignmouth and Troon
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http://www.abports.co.uk
External link for Associated British Ports
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- Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- London
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- Privately Held
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- 1962
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- Port operations, Imports/ Exports, Containers, Passengers and Cruises, General Cargo, Offshore Wind, Dry Bulks & Green Energy, Forest Products, Liquid Bulks, Steel and other metal, Coal and Biomass, Fresh Produce, Roll-on Roll-off, Wind turbines, and Automotive
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It was great to celebrate a milestone in the signing of the marine pile for the Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal. Hull born Keir Mather, Maritime Minister, was delighted to say a few words about the major project being built on the Humber, alongside Carl-Johan Hellner, Stena Line and Andrew Dawes from Associated British Ports. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/ea2aEEKQ #Humber #portinfrastructure #shortsearoutes
Marking a milestone on the Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal at the Port of Immingham.
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ABP Southampton recently welcomed the Glovis Lighthouse, the largest vehicle carrier by capacity ever to call at the port. Arriving at Solent Gateway on 14th July during its maiden voyage, Southampton was the vessel's first port of call in Europe. With capacity for 10,800 car equivalent units (CEU) and measuring 230 metres in length, the Glovis Lighthouse is among the largest vehicle carriers operating worldwide today. The vessel berthed at Solent Gateway's recently deepened and extended berth, showcasing how investment in Southampton's infrastructure is enabling us to accommodate the next generation of automotive vessels and support growing global trade. The arrival reinforces Southampton's position as one of the UK's leading automotive gateways and highlights the vital role the port plays in international supply chains. 📸 Image credit: Solent Sky Services™ Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eJibJJa7 #Southampton #ABP #SolentGateway #AutomotiveLogistics #Maritime #Ports #SupplyChain #GlobalTrade
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The Port of Immingham has been selected by ETFuels as the location for a first-of-a-kind advanced fuels refinery that will establish a new manufacturing industry in the Humber and strengthen the UK's position as a leader in next-generation aviation fuels. Pictured are Ralph Windeatt (ABP), Lara Naqushbandi (ETFuels) and Dame Andrea Jenkyns DBE (Mayor of Greater Lincolnshire) The project represents a significant investment in Greater Lincolnshire and the Humber, creating around 1,000 construction jobs and 400 permanent skilled engineering, operations and manufacturing roles while strengthening Britain's energy security and industrial competitiveness. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eybjt46q #Humber #portinfrastructure #sustainableaviationfuel
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Associated British Ports (ABP) is preparing to launch a number of competitive procurement opportunities for the supply of onshore wind turbines to support renewable energy projects across its Humber ports. These procurements form part of ABP's ongoing investment in sustainable infrastructure, decarbonisation and energy resilience, helping to support the UK's transition to a low-carbon future. Tender opportunities will be managed through the ABP In-Tend Supplier Portal, with suitably qualified turbine manufacturers and suppliers invited to participate in accordance with the requirements of each project. ABP looks forward to engaging with the supply chain as these opportunities progress across the Humber region. Dan Murray Phil Goundry Matt Russell Nick Barnett #Procurement #OnshoreWind #WindTurbines #RenewableEnergy #Infrastructure #ABP #HumberPorts #SupplyChain #EnergyTransition #Decarbonisation
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This weekend celebrates the 200th anniversary of the Port of Goole - the most inland port on the Humber. Yesterday (Friday) an exhibition opened at Goole Museum celebrating the life and works of port artist Reuben Chappell; and today (Saturday) a flotilla will mark the 200th anniversary by sailing the canal to the docks and back again. You can find further information here : https://lnkd.in/e3huYz9S #portanniversary
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The Port of Immingham welcomed Keir Mather, Minister for Maritime, Aviation and Decarbonisation yesterday at an event to mark a major milestone with the development of Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal (IERRT), a joint investment by Associated British Ports (ABP) and Stena Line. The Minister officially signed one of the marine piles alongside Andrew Dawes, Carl-Johan Hellner, and Dean Lee MSc (Law) FRICS MCIArb, from Dragados UK & Ireland at the start of the marine works to deliver the infrastructure for the £200+ million freight ferry terminal due to open in 2028. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUJu9k3C #portinfrastructure #RoRo #Humber #portlogisitics
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Celebrating partnership and progress in Wales // Dathlu partneriaeth a chynnydd yng Nghymru. ABP was proud to bring together a broad range of stakeholders from customers, supply chain partners, the Armed Forces and politicians for our annual Welsh stakeholder reception. On a special night in Cardiff Castle we were delighted to be joined by Professor Laura McAllister CBE, FLSW, FRSA who brought her very timely expert perspectives on both Welsh politics and international football! It's an incredibly exciting time for ABP's five Welsh ports - Newport, Cardiff, Barry, Port Talbot and Swansea - with tens of millions of pounds of investment in progress and new jobs being created. The future is even more exciting, with bold visions for further investment in both major trade enabling and energy transition projects. None of this is possible or will be possible without working together with partners across business and civil society. That's why we were so pleased that they could join us for the Reception, celebrate progress and look forward to an ambitious future. Cymru am byth! Images credit: Nick Morrish of Morrish & Co #Wales #Cymru #Ports #Investment #Growth #Partnership
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We're delighted that Captain Andrew Firman has been appointed to the UK Harbour Masters Association for the North East of England. Based in the Humber, he will be a sterling asset in this role.
Congratulations to Capt Andrew (Fred) Firman, Harbour Master at ABP Humber who has been appointed to the UK Harbour Masters Association National Executive Council. Andrew will be one of two Council representatives for the North East England regional constituency. We wish Andrew well and hope he enjoys his time on the Association's National Council.
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📢 Really good to see this important positive step forward for Viking CCS. Associated British Ports is proud to provide a key part of the Viking CCS offering – the capability to connect the project by sea. This brings big benefits to the UK: 🏭 Industrial businesses all around the UK can access Viking CCS to support their sustainability journeys; and 💷 It opens up a whole new trade for the UK with European nations, utilising the UK’s leading geological assets to drive growth and scale economies. We look forward to working with our Viking CCS partners to build on the momentum from today’s announcement and deliver this strategic opportunity for the UK. #ports #CCS #energytransition #Humber #VikingCCS #investment #trade
Today, we welcome the approval of development funding for Viking CCS from the UK Government, which is a critical step in progressing our project in the Humber. The funding will support further technical, commercial and delivery work needed to move Viking CCS towards FID. The project can make a significant contribution to decarbonisation in one of the UK’s most important industrial regions, while also helping to unlock material investment, jobs and wider economic benefits locally and nationally. Viking CCS remains one of the most technically and commercially mature CCS projects in the UK and is working towards FID in this parliament, subject to project readiness and affordability. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eja6cWCR #VikingCCS #CCS #Humber #EnergyTransition #IndustrialDecarbonisation Harbour Energy VPI Phillips 66 Associated British Ports RWE Cory Drax Group CATCH Humber Energy Board The Northern Powerhouse Partnership Martin Vickers MP Melanie Onn MP Lord Jason Stockwood Carbon Capture and Storage Association Offshore Energies UK