The Immingham Eastern Ro-Ro Terminal (IERRT), a joint investment by Associated British Ports (ABP) and Stena Line at the Port of Immingham, marked a major milestone in its delivery with a steel signing ceremony.
Keir Mather, Minister for Maritime, Aviation and Decarbonisation officially signed one of the marine piles alongside other guests, at the start of the marine works to deliver the infrastructure for the £200+ million freight ferry terminal due to open in 2028.
The IERRT project is a key component of ABP’s strategy to strengthen the UK's supply chains and improve trade connectivity, while also bringing substantial economic benefits regionally and for the UK, including the creation of hundreds of jobs during construction and ongoing operations.
Andrew Dawes, Regional Director of the Humber ports, said:
“This is a major milestone in the development of the new terminal, which will provide much-needed additional capacity to meet growing demand from businesses both in the UK and in northern Europe.
“IERRT will strengthen the Humber Estuary’s role in supporting an effective, efficient, competitive and resilient UK Ro-Ro freight sector. It will also respond to the trend for larger and more sustainable Ro-Ro vessels, which require larger port infrastructure and additional landside space.”
Carl-Johan Hellner, COO of Stena Line Ports & Terminals said:
“This new terminal represents a major investment in the future of freight transport through the Humber and demonstrates the confidence we have in the region's long-term economic potential.
“We have seen sustained growth in customer demand across our freight network, and the development of this terminal is a direct response to that demand. It will provide the capacity, efficiency and flexibility needed to support future growth while strengthening vital trade links between the UK and Europe.”