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ABP Humber in the running for ninth year

Associated British Ports is once again sponsoring The ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon and 10K on 21 September. Now in its ninth year, and organised by Tape2Tape, it is billed as one of the most scenic races on the east coast with its unique coastal location, alongside the Humber Estuary.     ABP adds that both the half marathon and 10k are flat so perfect for those new to running.   There is also ... [+]

ABP takes Armed Forces Covenant nationwide

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 ... [+]

ABP adds trio to property team

Associated British Ports (ABP) has recruited three new members to its property team for Wales and Short Sea Ports They are Tracy Brooker as lead estate manager, Will Ryan as land and planning manager and Alex Kaine as estates surveyor. It has also promoted Callum Rees to property asset manager ... [+]

ABP puts in application for Humber site

Associated British Ports (ABP) has submitted a planning application for its Stallingborough Interchange development to provide automotive open storage space at the Ports of Immingham and Grimsby. The port operator completed the purchase of the freehold of the 227.5-acre site in December last year. An outline planning application has been submitted for ... [+]

Jon Lewis to chair ABP

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Jonathan (Jon) Lewis (pictured, right) as its new chair, succeeding Dr Phil Nolan (left) who is standing down. Jon Lewis has held chief executive roles at AmecFosterWheeler and, most recently, Capita. He is also currently a non-executive director of energy transition firm Equinor. [+]

ABP Humber chief to step down

Associated British Ports regional director for the Humber Simon Bird is to step down in October following nine years with the company. During his tenure as he has been instrumental in driving forward significant change in the region including improving health and safety standards, significantly boosting viability, bringing forward large ... [+]

Frank Knight to market ABP in South Wales

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed global property consultancy Knight Frank as joint marketing agents for its five ports in South Wales. Knight Frank joins property agency Jenkins Best in promoting business opportunities and attracting investment and occupiers for Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Port Talbot and Swansea. Earlier this year Newport ... [+]

Humber Border Control Posts ready to go

ABP said on 16 April that staff and facilities are in place ready for the opening of the Border Control Posts (BCPs) at Immingham and Hull, serving both banks of the Humber. Both BCPs are equipped to handle a range of products and have successfully completed Government pre-opening test exercises. There ... [+]

Tim Hook to look after ABP assets

Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed Tim Hook as lead asset manager, joining its property team at Southampton from RSS Global. He will be is responsible for identifying new business opportunities through managing and building relationships with new and existing ABP customers and for property asset management and development projects. ... [+]

ABP appoints projects chief

Associated British Ports has appointed Francis Paonessa to the new role of capital projects director. He will join ABP in April from Thames Water where he has led a portfolio of projects with an annual investment of up to £1bn per year. Prior to that Francis was managing director of ... [+]

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