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New Lead Property Asset Manager to spearhead strategic growth at ABP
The UK’s leading ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP), has appointed Jeff Gibb as Lead Property Asset Manager to drive strategic change and deliver growth from its UK property portfolio, which encompasses 16 ports across Wales and the Southwest, East Anglia, Northwest and Scotland.
Read more →Grimsby shines in the film making spotlight
The Port of Grimsby transformed in to 1940s London for the Netflix sci-fi series Bodies.
Read more →ABP kickstarts restoring Grimsby docks heritage
Associated British Ports (ABP) historic buildings at the Port of Grimsby are being brought back into use as part of a programme of renovation works.
Read more →ABP eyes asset investment growth
Associated British Ports (ABP) is looking to expand its investment portfolio with the introduction of a new property asset management role for the business.
Read more →Port of Newport strengthens partnership with Breedon
Associated British Ports (ABP) is pleased to announce the successful renewal of a lease agreement with Breedon Group PLC (“Breedon” or “the Group”), the leading vertically integrated construction materials group in Great Britain and Ireland, at the Port of Newport. This significant milestone marks their commitment to providing essential products to the construction sector, while further solidifying their foothold in the region.
Read more →Space for growth: Join the property team that supports your development
Associated British Ports (ABP) is the largest port operator in the UK. It is also one of the biggest commercial landowners in the country. With a landbank of over 1,000 hectares, a portfolio of over 1,000 tenants and strategically located ports, ABP has a uniquely diverse portfolio. Access to cross-sector growth opportunities, makes it a forward-thinking, fast-paced and dynamic place to work.
Read more →Seacon expands presence at ABP’s Port of Garston
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, is delighted to announce a significant expansion and lease extension for Seacon (SG) Limited, one of the UK’s largest independent suppliers to the paper and pulp industry. The expansion reaffirms Seacon’s commitment to ABP’s Port of Garston and marks a new chapter in their successful partnership with ABP.
Read more →ABP expands Port of Lowestoft with acquisition of former Quality Discounts site
Associated British Ports (ABP) has today announced that it has completed the purchase of the former Quality Discounts site, in a move that is designed to improve the vitality of the port-side location, as well as increase the role that the Port of Lowestoft plays as a thriving centre for companies servicing the offshore energy industry.
Read more →Port of Barry celebrates new lease with Scott Pallets
The family-run pallet solutions business, Scott Pallets, has completed a deal to renew their lease of a 57,510 sq ft warehouse premises, on a total site of 8.7 acres at ABP’s Port of Barry.
Read more →Associated British Ports appoints Turner & Townsend to support Port-Centric Manufacturing projects
Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, has appointed Turner & Townsend as project and commercial manager to provide consultancy support to its Port-Centric Manufacturing programme.
Read more →Greg Lacey joins as Head of Property at Associated British Ports in the Humber
Associated British Ports (ABP) in the Humber is delighted to welcome Greg Lacey as Head of Property.
Read more →Port of Cardiff celebrates new distribution centre lease with Owens Group
The Port of Cardiff, owned by Associated British Ports (ABP), has completed a long-term lease of a 95,207 sq ft distribution centre with Owens Group.
Read more →Associated British Ports targets manufacturing and logistics development for 95-acre Newport sites
The UK’s leading ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP), has launched two development sites at Newport to support around 95 acres of regeneration.
Read more →Associated British Ports launches 1m sq ft development site at Port of Grimsby
The UK’s leading ports group, Associated British Ports (ABP) has launched an 89-acre site at the Port of Grimsby which is capable of supporting 1.16m sq ft of development.
Read more →Land Development is a Key Factor For Growth In The Humber
One of the most exciting aspects of the Humber’s success in gaining Freeport status recently is the huge amount of developable land that we have to offer around the region. It was a key factor in helping to get the Humber bid to be approved and it will be an enticing prospect for future investors.
Read more →Key development sites in South Cardiff to attract investment and jobs
A new release of development land on the southside of Cardiff city centre is set to become a catalyst for regeneration.
Read more →ABP receives outline planning consent for 4.25 million sq ft of development at Port of Hull
Associated British Ports (ABP) has been granted outline planning consent for more than 4.25 million sq ft of industrial, manufacturing and logistics development at the Port of Hull by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Read more →Two major development sites launched at Port of Southampton
A total of 30 acres of land at the Port of Southampton is being made available for development by businesses.
Read more →ABP signs new 5-year lease with Pets Choice at the Port of Cardiff
ABP has signed a new 5-year lease and shipping agreement with Pets Choice Limited (Pets Choice) at Cardiff, anchoring a port-centric manufacturing operation in the port.
Read more →ABP and Tarmac sign new long-term agreement in Port Talbot
Associated British Ports (‘ABP’), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, and Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business, have entered into a long-term stevedoring agreement at Port Talbot.
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Associated British Ports launches development initiative for more than 1,000 acres of strategic land
The UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), is bringing forward more than 1,000 acres of development land to support the UK’s supply chain, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors.
Read more →ABP signs new 10-year agreement with Island Steel at Newport
Associated British Ports (ABP) has signed a new 10-year agreement with Island Steel, one of the UK’s major steel service centres at the Port of Newport, the only one based on an ABP port.
Read more →ABP invests in Port of Newport after 15-year customer lease extension
Associated British Ports (ABP) has announced a new contract extension with Asset VRS, which is a division of Hill & Smith Ltd. Asset VRS manufactures and hires temporary road barriers throughout the UK and has been a customer at the Port of Newport for 12 years.
Read more →ABP Southampton appoints Head of Property
Associated British Ports (ABP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Henderson MRCIS as ABP’s Head of Property for the Southampton region.
Read more →Port of Cardiff celebrates new lease with Greenergy
The Port of Cardiff, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, has signed a new lease with Greenergy, which will provide secure storage for the company.
Read more →New lease for Express Freight Services Ltd at Port of Ipswich
The Port of Ipswich, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, has signed a new lease with Express Freight Services Ltd, which will provide secure vehicle storage and office space for the company.
Read more →Port of Newport signs new lease with Power Poles Ltd
The Port of Newport, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading and best-connected port operator, has signed a new lease with Power Poles Ltd (PPL), which will provide secure storage space to support the company’s regional operations.
Read more →Leading Welsh aggregate supplier signs new lease with Port of Cardiff
The Port of Cardiff, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), has signed a new long-term lease with Stone Supplies Ltd, a leading Welsh supplier of bulk aggregate, sand and decorative stone.
Read more →Dragon Asphalt opens first site at Port of Newport
A new asphalt supply company, Dragon Asphalt, has signed a lease with ABP South Wales that has allowed them to open their first site at the Port of Newport. Port Owner and Operator, ABP South Wales, has leased the 2 acre site, located at West Way Road, Alexandra Docks, to Dragon Asphalt, on a long-term lease.
Read more →Increased Container Traffic Expected to Drive Accelerated Demand for Warehousing and Logistics Facilities on the Humber
The Humber ports are witnessing increases in container traffic as shipping companies seek alternatives to Dover amid fears of lengthy delays on both sides of the Channel once Britain leaves the EU in March 2019.
Read more →70,000 sq ft Spec Build Warehouse in Newport
Work has already started on the provision of a new 70,000 sq ft spec build warehouse in the port of Newport. The £4.5 million project will provide additional warehousing to accommodate the growth in agriculture-related cargo volumes.
Read more →ABP Acquires Neptune Works Adjacent to Its Port of Newport
In a move consistent with its drive to continually develop its port facilities around the country and to deliver increased commercial property provision, ABP has acquired Neptune Works.
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