A new shipping service linking the Humber with Spain has been secured by ABP.
WEC Lines will operate between Immingham and Bilabo from Sunday, and the addition is described as a “significant boost to retailers handling food and clothing”.
It comes months after a £36 million terminal expansion completed, with six new state-of-the-art cranes and capacity increased on the South Bank.
Simon Bird, ABP Humber’s regional director said that with the increase in demand the new service is a reliable logistic solution for all parties.
“This is fantastic news for ABP Humber and WEC Lines, increasing our connectivity around the world and keeping Britain trading,” he said. “The new facilities as part of the upgrade at the Humber Container Terminal means we are ready for what the year brings. We look forward to even stronger relationships with our container customers.”
Dutch vessel MV Freya will serve the route from northern Spain, with a weekly call by the 118m long boat, which has a capacity of 658 trailer equivalent units.
Roger Megann, managing director of WEC Lines UK, said: “We are responding to market demand to bring containers closer the shipper or consignees door. Immingham plays a key role in this through its central East Coast position. By removing the road miles from the door to door 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 a market where choice has previously been lacking.
“This service will be very relevant post January 2021 as demand for innovative container services increase.”
