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Government approves £100 million funding approval for Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal
The project was granted consent by the Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, marking a significant milestone in expanding the UK’s freight infrastructure.
The new roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) facility, to be developed at the Port of Immingham, will be operated by Associated British Ports (ABP) and is expected to handle up to 660,000 units per year.
The approved plans include a new jetty with three berths, enhanced hardstanding 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 giant currently runs four daily freight services from the Humber to the Netherlands, and this new terminal will allow for the relocation of Stena’s Immingham freight operation to a more modern and efficient site.
Alexandra Herman, Logistics UK's Senior Policy Manager said: “Sea freight is an essential part of the supply chain. This funding is a positive and welcome development given the decline in UK shipping services over recent years. It points to potential opportunity for the UK to become more of an international hub.”
The application for the development was submitted by ABP in February 2023, with the Planning Inspectorate accepting it for examination the following month.
During the six-month examination period, the public, statutory consultees, and other interested parties were invited to provide evidence and submit views. The Examining Authority considered these inputs before making its recommendations to the Secretary of State in April 2024.
ABP stated that the new terminal will not only facilitate quicker sailing times but will also create much-needed space at the port, allowing for future growth and improved operations.
Stena Line’s Rotterdam freight service, already relocated to Immingham, will benefit from the expanded capacity at the new terminal, enhancing connections between the UK and mainland Europe.
Published On: 17/10/2024 15:00:00
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