Associated British Ports (ABP) invested £2.2 million in a new warehouse at the Port of Ayr. The work on the new 4,000 sqm agribulk terminal started in 2018 to support South West Scotland’s agricultural sector. The new facility will be on the west side of Griffin Dock at the port.
The contract for building the warehouse was given to a Scottish family-owned company, 3b construction, in line with ABP’s strategy to support local businesses.
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Commenting on this development, Stuart Cresswell, ABP’s Port Manager at Ayr and Troon, said that the agribulk terminal in Ayr will boost Scottish ports and the local workforce. This comes after recent investments in warehousing, cranes and a new pilot boat.
I strongly believe that the facilities we are developing at Ayr and Troon offer a beacon of hope for the many Scottish voices calling for a renaissance of maritime-related industry and shipping on the Clyde
For his part, Andrew Harston, ABP Short Sea Ports Director, noted that with this investment, ABP aims to encourage Scottish businesses in need of first class port facilities in the West of Scotland.
Earlier this month, ABP had announced an additional investment to advance facilities at its Port of Hull. This investment is part of the group’s plan to keep Britain trading with Europe and the rest of the world after Brexit.
Some of the investments include £50 million to improve capacity at its container terminals at ABP’s ports of Hull and Immingham; £65 million to ensure the future of the steel industry on the river Humber; £55 million to enhance the automotive and cruise offering in the Port of Southampton; and other investments throughout 21 ports across England, Scotland and Wales.
