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Associated British Ports to develop Stallingborough finished vehicle facility in Humber region of UK

Associated British Ports is developing a vehicle storage and distribution facility near the Humber ports of Grimsby and Immingham in the UK.

ABP invests to manage larger volumes through UK ports

Associated British Ports (ABP) moved 1.3m finished vehicles through its port facilities in the Humber and Southampton last year, with a surge in volumes recorded in Q4.

Colin McLoughlin joins ABP to head operations in the Humber

Associated British Ports (ABP), which operates 21 ports around the UK, has appointed Colin McLoughlin to head operations in the Humber region on the northeast coast.

Clean energy around the coast

The main vehicle-handling ports in the UK were dealing with volatile volumes and labour shortages last year but business continues on a more sustainable footing for the future.

Building a future for vehicle trade after Covid

Last year was one of unprecedented challenge for the UK’s vehicle handling ports but, as Marcus Williams reports, they maintained operations, invested in infrastructure and are taking lessons forward for future trade

The way we buy cars has changed forever

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated a latent online sales trend, with more than 50% of vehicles across Europe currently sold across some form of online channel, according to new research. This has solidified automakers’ roll out plans for new sales structures across the continent and beyond.

ABP to install 5G network at port of Southampton

Associated British Ports (ABP) is working with Verizon Business on the installation of a private 5G telecommunications network at the port of Southampton on the UK south coast. It will make ABP the first mainland port operator in the UK to offer a private 5G network to its customers.

Rising inventory: Stock lots

Alastair Welch takes over as director of ABP Southampton