Associated British Ports
Associated British Ports is the UK's leading port operator, running 19 strategic ports to support national trade, offshore wind energy, maritime logistics, and vital supply chain infrastructure.
Services & Expertise
Port Operations & Cargo Handling
Expert handling services across automotive, agribulks, containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and forest products.
Offshore Wind & Energy Support
Operations, maintenance, and essential infrastructure support for over half of the UK offshore wind sector.
ABP Property
Commercial property solutions offering 960 hectares of port-based development land across 21 locations.
ABPmer
Marine consultancy and on-site survey services assisting client operations and environmental management.
ABP Marinas
Modern marina services located across key port destinations including Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Southampton.
UK Dredging
Professional port maintenance and dredging solutions to facilitate safe maritime vessel access.
Rail Freight Logistics
Integrated rail terminals and freight infrastructure connecting UK ports directly to major regional centres.
Cruise & Passenger Terminals
World-class cruise and ferry turnaround facilities, including Europe's leading turnaround port at Southampton.
About Us
Welcome to Associated British Ports, where our strategic network of 19 commercial ports across England, Scotland, and Wales keeps Great Britain trading seamlessly. Handling over a quarter of the nation's seaborne trade, our world-class maritime infrastructure connects domestic and international markets with unmatched efficiency.
From heavy industrial bulk and containerised goods to passenger cruises and green energy deployment, our multi-modal facilities provide the vital backbone for UK supply chains. Partnering with industry leaders, our dedicated regional hubs drive sustainable economic growth and long-term commercial prosperity.
Associated British Ports Core Facilities
Managing premier gateways across the Humber, South Wales, Short Sea Ports, and Southampton enables direct multimodal access to key UK transport corridors. Every terminal operates under rigorous safety standards to guarantee operational resilience for diverse commercial cargoes.
- Port Operations & Cargo Handling: Tailored terminal logistics supporting automotive, agribulks, containers, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and forest products.
- Offshore Wind & Energy Support: Essential operations, maintenance, and strategic infrastructure supporting over half of the UK offshore wind sector.
- Cruise & Passenger Terminals: World-class turnaround facilities, including Europe’s leading cruise turnaround port in Southampton and key regional ferry hubs.
- Rail Freight Logistics: Integrated inland rail terminals and port-rail connections linking maritime freight straight to major regional economic hubs.
Comprehensive Maritime & Land Solutions
Beyond traditional portside terminal management, extensive commercial property portfolios and specialized technical services further empower business expansion. Dedicated specialist divisions provide end-to-end expertise spanning environmental marine surveys to maintenance dredging.
- ABP Property: Strategic commercial solutions encompassing 960 hectares of prime port-based development land across 21 locations.
- ABPmer: Specialist marine consultancy and survey services delivering expert guidance on coastal development, operations, and environmental protection.
- UK Dredging: Professional port maintenance and dredging operations ensuring safe, unhindered maritime access for vessel fleets.
- ABP Marinas: Premium marina amenities and berthing situated across premier coastal locations including Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Southampton.
Driving Sustainable Trade Growth
Accelerating the net-zero transition sits at the heart of our ongoing capital investment strategy and operational commitments. Through innovative decarbonisation programmes and coastal renewable energy projects, cleaner maritime trade pathways are actively delivered for future generations.
Contact our commercial team today to explore how our port infrastructure can optimise your supply chain efficiency. Together, sustainable growth and UK maritime excellence continue to lead global trade into tomorrow.