ABP acquires Humber port services specialist

ABP has acquired Global Shipping Services to expand cargo-handling capabilities, strengthen customer solutions and support growth across its port network

Associated British Ports (ABP) has acquired Global Shipping Services, a Humber-based provider of stevedoring, warehousing, storage and port agency services.

The acquisition strengthens ABP’s integrated logistics offering, adding specialist expertise in project cargo, heavy lift and cargo handling. Global operates across the ports of Hull, Goole and Immingham, handling more than 1.5 million tonnes of cargo annually.

“The acquisition of Global Shipping Services is another important step forward for ABP as we pursue our mission of Keeping Britain Trading by continually upgrading our service offerings underpinning our customers’ growth ambitions. Global is a great company with great people who we’re looking forward welcoming into the ABP team,” commented Henrik L. Pedersen, chief executive of ABP.

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