ABP have announced an investment of more than £120,000 in a new fleet of electric vans to be deployed at its East Anglian Ports of Lowestoft, Ipswich and King’s Lynn.

Portland Port has invested in a new Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid electric 4x4 to help reduce carbon emissions from the port’s vehicle fleet. The Port intends to install a fast charging point for the vehicle.

Portland Harbour Authority have prepared an ‘Aquatic Invasive Non-Native (Alien) Species Plan’ that documents its understanding of invasive non-native species (and other harmful organisms such as diseases) in its jurisdiction and surroundings, considerations relating user interests, and potential measures going forward to improve understanding and reduce the overall risk.

Lerwick Port Authority supports the ‘Fishing for Litter’ initiative developed by KIMO (Local Authorities International Environmental Organisation), a European-wide association of coastal local authorities whose goal is to eliminate pollution from the Northern Seas.

In June 2019, research commissioned by ABP revealed environmental and other benefits of choosing Hull and Immingham for moving cargo between key logistics hubs in the UK and EU.

Belfast Harbour has been undergoing a light replacement scheme on both quays and throughout the 30km of estate roads. This project is now 75% complete which is realising a 50% reduction in their lighting energy consumption.

Portsmouth International Port received ERDF funds to optimise the use of existing infrastructure as a priority by removing what was seen as a bottleneck at the port.

Portland Port is working with international shipping association BIMCO and industry partners to launch a hull underwater cleaning standard. This will help stop the spread of invasive species around the world on ships’ hulls.

Old nets from Shetland’s pelagic fishing fleet have been donated a charity which recycles netting, to distribute the proceeds to other charities.

On Wednesday 5 June 2019, ABP celebrated World Environment Day by revealing the three winners of its first ever Environmental Photography Competition.