www.truckandtrack.com Autumn 2022 Truck and Track 75 PORTS ABP’s Port of Ipswich has retained its place as the number one export port for agricultural products for the 17th year in a row, beating London, Bristol and Belfast to claim the title. This was confirmed by the Department for Transport’s UK port freight statistics, reporting that that the Port of Ipswich shipped 409,000 tonnes of agricultural products in 2021, exporting 22% of UK major ports’ outwards agricultural products tonnage last year. The Port of Ipswich’s performance reflects its key location at the heart of the Suffolk and North Essex agricultural community, and the role of East Anglia as the ‘bread basket’ of the UK. In addition to holding the accolade of being the biggest exporter of agricultural products, ABP’s Port of Ipswich is also the seventh busiest port in the UK overall for both imports and exports of agricultural products and plays a key role in supporting supply chains in East Anglia, including aggregates and cement for the UK construction industry. Paul Ager, Divisional Port Manager for ABP, said: “It is fantastic that we have seen continuously high agricultural export volumes, which have helped our port retain its top position as the UK’s number one export port for agricultural products. “Our business plays an important role in supporting supply chains in East Anglia and we are grateful to all our customers for continuing to choose ABP’s Port of Ipswich to handle their imports and exports.” Port of Ipswich – No 1 for agricultural products exports for 17 consecutive years Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading ports group, has appointed Graeme Power-Hosking as the lead for the Port Talbot Transformation Programme. Experienced in the development, design and delivery of complex airport and transport infrastructure projects, Graeme’s previous roles include working on the recent UK Government Port Infrastructure Fund, London Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal, London Heathrow Airport’s West Expansion DCO, the Metronet LUL upgrade and a range of projects in the Middle East, Europe and North America. Graeme will bring strategic and structured programme leadership to the many facets of ABP’s transformation plans for Port Talbot. Julian Walker, ABP’s Chief Commercial Officer, said: “ABP has exciting plans for the port of Port Talbot, which will transform it into the epicentre for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea, and a lead player in the decarbonisation of energy, manufacturing and logistics in Wales and beyond. With his extensive experience in leading complex major infrastructure programmes, it’s a great time to bring Graeme into the team.” Graeme Power-Hosking Graeme Power-Hosking leads ABP’s Port Talbot Transformation Programme TRUCK & TRAILER SOLUTIONS WELCOME TO ALLPORTS GROUP allportsgroup.co.uk
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