ABP secures approval for RR freight terminal in Immingham

The Government has given Associated British Ports (ABP) the go-ahead to build a large roll on roll off terminal at its port in Immingham on the Humber Estuary, paving the way for a major expansion of the port's freight capacity.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh granted development consent clearing the way for contractor Dragados to start work on the £125m eastern Ro-Ro Terminal plan next year.

It is expected to handle up to 660,000 units per year and will allow a further six ships a day to use the port.

The approved plans include a new jetty with three berths, enhanced hard-standing areas, terminal buildings, and an internal bridge to improve connectivity across the existing port infrastructure.

The facility is designed to accommodate larger vessels and speed up the turnaround times for ferries, which will be operated by Stena Line. The Swedish shipping company currently runs four daily freight services from the Humber to the Netherlands, and the new terminal will allow for the relocation of Stena’s Immingham freight operation to more modern and efficient facilities.

ABP stated that the new terminal will not only provide quicker sailing times but will also create much-needed space at the port, allowing for future growth and improved operations.