Stena Line, ABP to build UK freight ferry terminal

Stena Line and UK port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) are to construct a freight ferry terminal at the Port of Immingham.

Located in Lincolnshire, Immingham is becoming a strategic hub for Stena Line, which currently runs two daily services from the Humber region to the Netherlands. ABP’s four Humber ports collectively make up the UK’s largest trade gateway by volume. 

The £200M (US$264M) roro terminal, to be known as the Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal, will provide access to the main Humber Estuary, allowing for quicker sailing times and giving the option to use larger vessels to cater for increased freight demand from exporters and importers. 

Stena Line chief executive Niclas Mårtensson said, “Stena Line has 20 routes across northern Europe and the Mediterranean and Immingham port is a key part of that network. This project highlights our ongoing commitment to the northeast of England but will also be integral to the expansion of freight operations on our routes between the UK and Continental Europe to meet demand. 

“In addition to this major investment, we signed a landmark long-term agreement with ABP, securing our operations at the new terminal in Immingham through to the next century. This long-term commitment reflects our confidence in the region and reinforces Immingham as one of several significant investments across our UK and Ireland network, as we continue to evolve and exceed the expectations of our customers.”

ABP chief executive Henrik Pedersen said, “Associated British Ports is committed to fulfilling our mission to keep Britian trading as the UK’s largest and leading port operator. The Immingham Eastern RoRo Terminal is the latest demonstration of this commitment. I’m delighted that we continue to deepen our long-term partnership with Stena Line and strengthening choice and supply chain resilience for UK businesses trading with Europe.”