Associated British Ports’ Post

Delighted to welcome James Wild MP back to our Port of King's Lynn today. Divisional Port Director, Paul Ager showed him work underway on a new £7m facility - our largest investment in the port to date. #KeepingBritainTrading

Associated British Ports (ABP) were pleased to welcome Andrew Bailey, Governor of the Bank of England to the Port of Southampton on Friday 11 October. As the UK’s number one Port for deep sea trade, it was important to highlight to Andrew the key sectors that operate at the Port and our expansion plans for the future. Other highlights of the trip included discussions around the current economic situation, and how ABP are working with partners to enable the energy transition and achieve net zero of its operations by 2040. #deepseatrade #energytransition #sustainability #maritime

Associated British Ports (ABP) and Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd are delighted to announce that the British Ports Association (BPA) Conference 2025 will be held in the Humber. The conference is a prestigious annual event, attracting many industry leaders from across the maritime sector. Covering topics from the latest government policy to trends and innovation in the industry. Simon Bird, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “I’m delighted to see the BPA Conference returning to the Humber, the UK’s number gateway for trade with the world. The combination of the Humber’s ports leading roles in both trade and the energy transition make it an ideal location for this prestigious industry event.”    Andrew Dawes, Regional Director Designate of the Humber ports said: “Portsmouth delivered a fantastic event and we’re keen to build on that for next year in the Humber. We’re looking forward to hosting it alongside Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises and welcoming everyone to the region for what will be an impressive showcase.” Martyn Boyers, Chief Executive of Grimsby Fish Dock Enterprises Ltd, and chair of the BPA Fishing Ports Working Group, said: “As a long-standing member of the BPA and attendee at the Conferences, I am delighted that we can present a joint BPA Humber Conference 2025 with our friends at Associated British Ports.  We look forward to show casing the Humber and the incredible changes that have taken place in the Humber Ports since then.” Richard Ballantyne OBE, Chief Executive of the BPA said: “The British Ports Association is delighted that the Humber ports are collaborating as joint hosts for the BPA Conference 2025. This will be the 31st BPA Conference, and second time we will have visited the region following a memorable event in 2013.     “We are particularly excited that our members are uniting to highlight the importance of the Humber to both the maritime sector and the country as whole. As the UK’s largest port complex, the ports on the Humber are involved in a rich mix of activities including freight, passengers, offshore wind and fishing and we are pleased that the occasion will provide the opportunity to showcase its important role. Our Annual Conference is a national event which brings the ports sector together once a year in a different location and we look forward to seeing everyone there.”    The event will be held at the Forest Pines Hotel, Wrawby, from Wednesday 15th to Thursday 16th October. #BPA2025 Colin Mcloughlin Helen Bridges, FCMA, CGMA Simon Cowdroy Greg Lacey Roger Pearce Steven Clapperton Gareth Russell Brad Crumbleholme Laura Wood

ABP News Release: ABP and Sarens enter into strategic collaboration to support Floating Offshore Wind at Port Talbot On Day 2 of the RenewableUK Floating Offshore Wind Conference in Aberdeen, ABP and Sarens have announced a strategic collaboration to explore innovative solutions to deliver Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea. This collaboration combines ABP’s significant port infrastructure at Port Talbot with Sarens’ global expertise in heavy lifting and transport for offshore wind projects. Together, we aim to unlock the potential of FLOW technology, which will play a vital role in the UK’s clean energy transition. 💬 Andy Reay, Head of Offshore Wind at ABP, commented: “We are delighted to be working with Sarens, a company with a proven track record in delivering heavy lifting solutions for major offshore wind projects globally. For over 30 years, ABP has been at the forefront of delivering for offshore wind customers, and one of the biggest clean energy opportunities for the UK is the development of Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in Wales." 🌟 If you're at #FloatingWind24 make sure you stop by our stands (G62 and G63) to learn more. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eT_p3kHm #OffshoreWind #FLOW #RenewableEnergy #CelticSea #GreenEnergy #PortTalbot #NetZero #SustainableFuture #HeavyLifting #FloatingWind24

Today is World Mental Health Day #WMHD2024 and at ABP, we are encouraging colleagues to talk about mental health and show everyone that it matters. The official theme is: “It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace“. It highlights the importance of addressing mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for the benefit of people, organisations, and communities. At ABP, there are many mental health support options offered to colleagues, including contacting one of our ABP Mental Health First Aiders; using our EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) confidential helpline run by Health Assured; accessing the resources available on the Wisdom app, which is run by Health Assured; and making use of the Bupa Family Mental Health Helpline for your family.   Our employee-led Ability D&I network also works to promote awareness of mental health and disability in ABP.   For more information about the benefits at ABP, visit: https://lnkd.in/exrdDcnK #BetterTogether #MentalHealth #Talk

Great first day at #FloatingWind24 in Aberdeen where our team is enjoying meeting representatives from across the offshore wind supply chain. 💬 Discover how our ports provide the perfect base for offshore wind projects by having a chat at stand G63 - https://lnkd.in/gSVBENT ⭐Looking ahead to 10th Oct, don't miss your chance to join the session below: ▪️ 'Time to get plans floating and headed to ports' ▪️ Featuring: ABP's Andy Reay, RenewableUK's Jane Cooper, Global Energy Group's Iain Sinclair, Crown Estate Scotland's Gillian Morrison and Kieran Morton. ▪️ When: 10th October, 3 - 4pm ▪️ Where: Conference Suite 1 We’ve also recently launched an exciting new programme to support startups working in areas to enable the energy transition, including floating offshore wind - discover more about our 'Energy Ventures Accelerator', powered by Plug and Play Tech Center: https://lnkd.in/enUS6gsZ #OffshoreWind / #Ports / #EnergyTransition / #NetZero / Scottish Renewables / RenewableUK / Celtic Freeport / #FLOW / #CleanGrowth / #Jobs / #ABPventures / #Aberdeen

Calling all ClimateTech startups and investors who want to help build a more sustainable future powered by inclusive growth. Join us for 'Inclusive Energy' - a casual networking event with drinks and nibbles in London. 👇 Don't miss your chance to register using the link below: https://lu.ma/7zn4z652 When: 30th October, 6 - 8pm Where: Uncommon Holborn, London 👉 Find out more about our 'Energy Ventures Accelerator' programme, in partnership with Plug and Play Tech Center: https://lnkd.in/eRD7agXS #EnergyTransition / #Startups / #InclusiveEnergy / #ABPventures / #CCS / #OffshoreWind / #IndustrialDecarbonisation / #EnergyGeneration / #ClimateTech / #DiversityInclusion / Laura Wood / Laura Davis (MCIPD)

📅 One day to go until #FloatingWind24 in Aberdeen, which will see thousands of delegates from across the offshore wind supply chain come together. 💬 Come and speak to us at stand G63 to find out how our ports provide the perfect base for offshore wind projects - https://lnkd.in/gSVBENT ⭐On 10th Oct, don't miss your chance to join the session below: ▪️ 'Time to get plans floating and headed to ports' ▪️ Featuring: ABP's Andy Reay, RenewableUK's Jane Cooper, Global Energy Group's Iain Sinclair, Crown Estate Scotland's Gillian Morrison and Kieran Morton. ▪️ When: 10th October, 3 - 4pm ▪️ Where: Conference Suite 1 Discover our 'Energy Ventures Accelerator', powered by Plug and Play Tech Center: https://lnkd.in/enUS6gsZ #OffshoreWind / #Ports / #EnergyTransition / #NetZero / Scottish Renewables / RenewableUK / Celtic Freeport / #FLOW / #CleanGrowth / #Jobs / #ABPventures / #Aberdeen

"Our key responsibility is health and safety and making sure our customers get a seamless service." 🚢 Watch the video below to find out more about why Fay Draper, Cruise Manager at the Port of Southampton feels proud to be working for Associated British Ports. 👇 🎬 This video is part of our 'United by Water' series, providing a unique insight into the world of ABP, the UK's largest port operator, through the eyes of our employees, as they proudly serve our customers and our communities in pursuit of our twin missions - ‘Keeping Britain Trading’ and ‘Enabling the Energy Transition’. 🚀 Discover a role that will empower you to make a positive difference to UK trade whilst also helping us reach net zero. Find out more about careers at ABP: https://lnkd.in/g3WZNnp #ABPCareers / #ReadyForTomorrow / #KeepingBritainTrading / #EnergyTransition / #UnitedByWater / #Southampton / Maritime Careers / #PortJobs / Port Strategy / British Ports Association / UK Major Ports Group / #PortTalbot / Business Insider / #Cruise / CLIA in Europe / CLIA UK & Ireland / GO! Southampton

We are delighted to welcome Steven Clapperton as Head of Marine in the Humber. Steven arrives in the Humber as an experienced maritime industry leader with over 30 years’ experience in the sector to lead the Marine team which comprises over 300 people and includes the Humber Marine Pilots. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eb6KRjGw Andrew Dawes Henrik Lundgaard Pedersen #marine #maritime #shipping #ports