ABP and Thomas Bell sign new agreement in Immingham

Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator has signed a new long-term agreement with Thomas Bell & Sons Ltd, the UK’s largest privately owned fertilizer importer.

The agreement sees the current contract extend by another eight years and will continue to see Thomas Bell supply quality fertilizer to the UK’s farmers.

With over 140 years of experience in the trade, its Diamond Fertiliser brand is well known in the agricultural industry and is delivered directly to the farm gate from Thomas Bell’s operations in ABP’s Immingham Bulk Park.

Simon Bird, Regional Director of the Humber ports said: “We are delighted to have secured this new deal with Thomas Bell, who are one of our successful longstanding fertilizer customers.

“The Port of Immingham plays an important role in the supply of fertilizer to our farmers, and we handle large volumes in order to support the British farming industry.”

Andrew Major, Managing Director, Thomas Bell & Sons Ltd said: “We are very pleased to announce a new, long-term service agreement with ABP at our Immingham operation. With the continued investment from both partners this contract will enable us to increase our volumes while keeping our level of service and safety at the highest levels.”

ABOUT ABP HUMBER ABP Humber Ports complex form the UK’s busiest trading gateway. The four ports of Immingham, Grimsby, Goole, and Hull handle more than 58 million tonnes of cargo between them each year worth approximately £75 billion. Across the Humber, the ports support 34,900 jobs and contribute £2.5 billion to the UK economy.

ABP Humber’s major investment programme ensures the ports offer state-of the-art cargo handling infrastructure and equipment, alongside a highly skilled team who can handle a vast array of cargo safely, efficiently and sustainably.

ABP Humber works collaboratively to build long-term partnerships and deliver the right supply chain solutions for customers, including valueadded services and new facilities tailored to suit their business needs. Port Operations are complemented by the Pilotage Service and Vessel Traffic Service which ensure vessels are safely navigated through the Humber Estuary.

ABP Humber offers 364 hectares of development land across its port locations capable of attracting investment and delivering transformational benefits for the economy both locally and nationally.

The ports are all part of the new Humber Freeport, which offers three tax sites with an exceptionally business-friendly tax and regulatory environment for potential manufacturing investors.

ABP Humber supports its local communities. The ABP Humber Coastal Half Marathon and 5k is now in its sixth year and complements ABP’s race sponsorship across the country.

Simon Bird (left) and Andrew Major.