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ABP takes Armed Forces Covenant nationwide

[ March 25, 2025   //   ]

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 ERS Silver award but only for ports on the Humber and in Marchwood, but it now plans to progress towards achieving the Silver award across its nationwide portfolio. 

In January this year, ABP announced a new strategic relationship agreement with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) by giving it access to its entire portfolio of ports across the UK at no additional cost to the original contract relating to the specialist military port of Marchwood near Southampton.

Royal Navy Rear Admiral Stephen Moorhouse said: “We are delighted to see ABP leading the way amongst port operators in demonstrating its support for the Armed Forces community. Many of the skills required to succeed in the port sector overlap with the ones that service personnel develop throughout their careers, so it’s great to see ABP leading the way in being a more attractive employer for this group.”

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