Starting on 16^th January, the container service will be between the Port of Immingham and Bilbao, operated by FREYA, with an intake of around 340 TEU (@ 14t) including capacity for 150 TEU of reefers.  The link with Bilbao will be a significant boost to retailers handling food and clothing from Spain, says ABP.

Last year saw a major £36M investment to expand Immingham’s Humber Container Terminal. This included the arrival of new equipment, including six Kalmar E-RTGs and two Kalmar STS cranes.

“With the increase in demand, from the Covid-19 Pandemic and the decisions around Brexit, the new service is a reliable logistic solution for all parties,” said ABP.

Simon Bird, ABP Humber’s Regional Director, said: “The new facilities as part of the upgrade at the Humber Container Terminals means we are ready for what the year brings. We look forward to even stronger relationships with our container customers.”

Roger Megann, Managing Director of WEC Lines UK, said: “We are responding to market demand to bring containers closer to the shipper’s or consignee’s door. Immingham plays a key role in this through its central East Coast position. By removing the road miles from the door-to-door chain, our clients will benefit from reduced costs, zero congestion, lower emissions and improved control over their stock.

“This service brings a new and reliable logistic solution to the market which will give clients a clear and advantageous choice in market where choice has previously been lacking.” ABP Humber and WEC Lines have announced a new container service connecting the Humber to Bilbao.