Associated British Ports

🗣️ We’re excited to announce that our Group Head of Business Development, Ralph Windeatt will be speaking on the ‘International Trade’ panel at the upcoming Hydrogen UK 2025 Annual Conference. At Associated British Ports, the UK’s largest port operator, Ralph provides bespoke infrastructure solutions, supporting the decarbonisation of the UK economy. He champions the transition of hard-to-abate sectors, driving the UK’s clean energy transition, creating significant benefits for local communities. He will be joining a panel of experts, including: 💡Lieuwe Burger, Director of Public Affairs Europe at Air Products 💡Rob Duffin, Director: Hydrogen, CCUS and Synthetic Fuels, Arup 💡Özlem Duyan, Head of Research at the Hydrogen Council  💡William Carr, Policy Analyst at Green Alliance 💡Chair: Charlie Currie, Editor at H2 View ⏰When? 2nd April, 11:30 - 12:30 📍Where? NCC Birmingham, Imperial Suite With over 650 delegates, Hydrogen UK’s Annual Conference and Awards is a leading hydrogen event in the UK. Minister of State for Industry, Sarah Jones MP, will join delegates at the NCC Birmingham on the 2nd of April to articulate the government’s vision for hydrogen, and how industry and government can work together to deliver growth and investment. 👉 Find out more and register to attend: https://lnkd.in/eNwQUpNn #HUKConf25 / #Hydrogen / #NetZero / #EnergyTransition / #PortsAreHow / #Ports

This week we were delighted to welcome the House of Commons' Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee to ABP's port at Port Talbot. We were pleased to share our plans to support floating offshore wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea with Committee Chair, Bill Esterson, and Committee members including Luke Murphy, Mike Reader, Bradley Thomas MP and Claire Young, as well as Committee Clerks Stephen McGinness, Julian Mazowiecki. We were also joined by Stephen Kinnock to highlight how the prospect of creating a world-class manufacturing and supply chain hub in Port Talbot brings opportunities for broader green energy and industrial activity. ABP's Port of Swansea will also play a crucial role in the roll-out of FLOW in the Celtic Sea, ensuring that the benefits of this opportunity extend beyond Port Talbot to the wider South Wales region. Along with the Celtic Freeport, the vision is for a green investment and innovation corridor that spreads across south Wales and will help drive major inward investment, future skills development and national decarbonisation. Ashley Curnow | Ralph Windeatt | Alice Jones #floatingoffshorewind #offshorewind #celticsea #PortTalbot #SouthWales #CleanEnergy #EnergyTransition #ReadyForTomorrow

ABP News Release: Port of Southampton welcomes hundreds of innovators to accelerate maritime decarbonisation🌍 The EVA Southampton Innovation Exchange, took place on the first day of the Maritime UK Solent Coastal Maritime Summit. Alastair Welch, ABP’s Regional Director for Southampton, said: “Today, we’ve been able to demonstrate Southampton’s place at the heart of maritime decarbonisation in the UK. Southampton has been a leader in UK port sustainability through being the first port to deploy shorepower at scale and by publishing a comprehensive air quality strategy. “At ABP, we are committed to leading positive change when it comes to maritime decarbonisation both through our sustainability strategy ‘Ready for Tomorrow’ and initiatives like EVA. We are developing the infrastructure to support green shipping and working with our partners to turn ambition into reality.” The themes of innovation and sustainability were also reflected in Maritime Minister Mike Kane’s keynote speech at the Summit, who said: “We have just announced our plan for shipping to become net zero by 2050, and it’s great to see ports like ABP embrace these ambitions by going even further and faster to decarbonise.” “It’s a pleasure to join the Coastal Powerhouse Summit and come together with leading innovators across the industry so we can drive forward the progress needed to clean up maritime, establish the UK as a clean energy superpower and drive economic growth across the country.” The EVA Southampton Innovation Exchange provided the stage for ABP to announce its intention to work with green maritime innovators Seabound and STAX Engineering to explore opportunities to capture at-berth emissions while vessels are in port. ABP is currently engaging with key shipping customers looking at technical and economic feasibility with a view to deploying the technology in early 2026. Max Harris, ABP’s Group Head of Strategy & Sustainability, who leads the EVA programme, commented: “I am delighted to announce that as part of ABP’s broader strategic ambitions, we are excited to be working with UK carbon capture startup Seabound and California emissions capture service provider STAX Engineering, who are integrating their solutions to minimise both air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions – helping to make shipping and ports more sustainable.” 👉 Access the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/e9fHsT3f Thank you to all who contributed to and attended this great event! #Innovation / Plug and Play UK / #ABPventures / Lex Hanham / Ralph Windeatt / Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom / #CoastalPowerhouseConference / #Decarbonisation / #Maritime / Mary Carmen Barrios / Charles Haskell / Kay Lemcke / Peter Livey / Tristan Smith / XFuel / Armada Technologies / PuriFire Energy) / GT Wings

We are thrilled that the Southampton Saints have won the Visit England Tourism Superstar Award!   The Southampton Saints are a dedicated group of local volunteers who provide cruise passengers with essential visitor information and directions to the City Centre. Their goal is to encourage these visitors to explore our main attractions, including the City Walls, museums, shops, and restaurants.   Launched last year in partnership with ABP Southampton and GO! Southampton, the Volunteer Programme aims to enhance the overall experience for cruise passengers. The team is stationed at the entrance of the cruise terminals, where they help visitors maximise their enjoyment during their stay in the city.   The Tourism Superstar Awards have been recognising unsung heroes in the tourism sector across England for 13 years, celebrating those who provide unforgettable experiences for visitors.   Thank you to everyone who voted for the Southampton Saints! https://lnkd.in/ewBv3Mqu

The Port celebrated the arrival of its first brand-new cruise ship for 2025, the Norwegian Aqua. It was an honour for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. to choose Southampton for the ship's maiden voyage. The Norwegian Aqua docked in Southampton on Tuesday 25 March, with 2,000 guests on board. During her visit, the ship was commissioned for shore power at Horizon Cruise Terminal, allowing her to plug in for zero emissions while at berth. Shore power is also available at the Port's Mayflower Cruise Terminal. Steven Masters, ABP Southampton Harbour Master, presented Captain Robert Lundberg with a plaque as a traditional welcome to the city. The Lord Mayor of Southampton, David Shields, Councillor Eamonn Keogh, Adam Newman, CLIA | Cruise Lines International Association and Kay Greenway from Cruise Britain also joined the plaque and key exchange. It was an excellent opportunity to meet the Norwegian Cruise Line team and tour the brand-new ship. This Prima Plus-class ship can accommodate over 3,000 guests and features exciting attractions such as the Aqua Slide coaster, a hybrid roller coaster and waterslide, the Glow Court sports complex, and three new dining options.

ABP News Release: ABP boosts its commitment to being a leading Armed Forces friendly employer ABP has formally 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. Paul Bristowe, Chief of Staff at ABP, said: “We recognise the experience and skills that colleagues involved with the Armed Forces and their families bring to our company. We are firmly committed to being a forces friendly employer and as part of this, we will continue to work with members of the community by supporting fair recruitment practices that don’t disadvantage this group, supporting reservists at ABP, running awareness campaigns and more.” Rear Admiral Steve Moorhouse CBE Royal Navy, 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.” Alison Knight (Chartered FCIPD), Head of ABP Academy, Talent and Recruitment, commented: “As we progress towards getting ERS Silver award across the group, we will seek to strengthen our partnerships. We will build on our existing alliances with The White Ensign and Career Transition Programme to attract talent from the veteran and Armed Forces communities. “We will also join Forces Family Jobs to actively promote job opportunities for family members of serving UK military personnel.”  Read the full press release, here: https://lnkd.in/eF3QXY6Y Tony Matthews QVRM VR / Laura Davis (MCIPD) / Alison Rumsey, FCIPD/ Lucy Cavallo FCIPD / Defence Relationship Management (DRM) / #ArmedForcesCovenant / #BetterTogether

We are excited for our 10th Southampton Marathon on Sunday 6 April, and here’s a preview of the special medals for this year! ABP Southampton Marathon 🏃♂️ ReesLeisure

✨𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲✨ We're excited to share the final three speakers at Associated British Ports's upcoming 𝗘𝗩𝗔 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲! Speakers STAX Engineering, PuriFire Energy, GT Wings will showcase cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of shipping and maritime sustainability. The session will be held as part of Maritime UK's 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 (26-27th March).  🚢 STAX Engineering — CFO Jan Petzel and COO Dr. John Holmes (CAPT, USCG, ret.) will share how Stax is leading the charge in maritime emissions capture, with market-leading technology that filters out 99% of particulate matter and 95% of NOx. 💡 PuriFire Energy — CEO & Co-Founder Neel Shah will dive into the future of 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 and 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗹, demonstrating how green methanol can slash CO₂ emissions by up to 95% and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy. 🌬️ GT Wings — COO Khushroo Bhandari will reveal how their leading 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 can cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions by up to 30%, offering a scalable solution to decarbonize the maritime sector. Help us power a cleaner, greener Southampton! We have limited availability, so 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗼 Christina Kim(𝗰.𝗸𝗶𝗺@𝗽𝗻𝗽𝘁𝗰.𝗰𝗼𝗺) 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 🎟️ ==== Associated British Ports, Max Harris, Hugo Nicholls, James Westlake, Pressiana Naydenova, Felicity Yuan, Kieran Borrett, Jack Stenson, Christina Kim, Rebecca Rosser Tomás, DP World, Carnival UK (P&O Cruises & Cunard), HMM, Sallaum Lines, University of Southampton, University of Portsmouth #investors #government #policymakers #startups #universities #academia #Southampton #maritimedecarbonisation #decarbonisation #maritime

Last night, in Southampton, we welcomed 300 staff and customers to the Port’s annual charity quiz. The event, organised by our local Social Team, raised almost £7000 in support of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA). The quiz was hosted at City Cruise Terminal by ABP General Manager Tom Dynes and Solent Stevedores’ Commercial Manager, Ray Facey. HIOWAA relies on donations and fundraising to operate, as it receives no government funding or grants. The charity provides a vital service across Hampshire and the Solent, typically responding to seven missions each day. They provide a critical care team and equipment on-site, saving crucial minutes to ensure patients receive the necessary treatment, often on the roadside. We received lots of support for the event and want to thank everyone involved, including Carlisle Support Services for providing their cleaning services at no charge, SBS Event Productions Ltd for their brilliant audio and visual planning and equipment, Solent Stevedores Ltd and JOHN H.WHITAKER (TANKERS) LIMITED for providing raffle prizes and the volunteers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. #fundraising #community #getinvolved

🌱🏆 We were honoured to attend and sponsor a category at last night's inaugral LOCALiQ_UK East Anglia Clean & Green Awards at Dunston Hall in Norfolk - an evening to celebrate sustainability champions from charities and businesses across the region. ABP proudly sponsored the ‘Sustainability Strategy of the Year’ award, which was won by Axter Ltd | B Corp™ certified. Congratuations to all the winners and finalists - a great showcase of all the incredible work happening across the region. Also thanks to all the sponsors who made the event possible: UEA for Business, RWE, East Coast College - Commercial Training, Furthermore Marketing, National Grid, Cadeler, Ørsted, Stowen, Clarksons, and Indigo Swan! #Sustainability #CleanandGreen #EastAnglia